Altha Belle Blunk

Altha "Bobbie" Belle Blunk, age 82, formerly of Angola and more recently of Coffeyville, Kansas, peacefully passed away on May 14, 2025, at Medicalodges of Coffeyville.

Bobbie was born on September 18, 1942, to Ben Vincent and Hazel Louise (Evitts) Blunk in Coffeyville. She completed her education at Angola grade school and graduated from Labette County High School in Altamont.

Although Bobbie never married or had children, she cherished her role as an aunt, forming special bonds with her nieces and nephews. She dedicated 32 years of her life working at Wal-Mart, where she took pride in her various roles and responsibilities. In her leisure time, Bobbie was an avid bowler, enjoying many tournaments alongside her father at local bowling alleys in Coffeyville and Cherryvale, where she earned several trophies. Bobbie also had a passion for photography, capturing the breathtaking landscapes of rural Labette County, as well as tending to her beloved flower gardens. Travel was another of her great joys; she particularly loved embarking on cruises and was always ready for an adventure. Bobbie found immense joy in sharing meals and spending quality time with her neighbors and family.

Bobbie is survived by her siblings: Sue Zimmerman (Kevin), John Blunk, and Beatrice Vermillion. She leaves behind a loving family that includes her nieces and nephews: Angela Zimmerman, John Zimmerman (Lauri), Jean Smith, Bobbie Jo Blunk, Linda Sue Towle, and Anthony Smith, along with numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews. Bobbie will also be remembered by her best four-legged friend, Buster, and a host of friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Robert Blunk and niece Amanda Jo Zimmerman. 

Funeral services celebrating Bobbie's remarkable life will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 11 AM at Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel, located at 2405 Woodland Ave., Coffeyville, Kansas, with Pastor Boyd Hamlin officiating. The family invites friends to join them on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 5 to 7 PM at the same location. In honor of Bobbie’s memory, the family kindly requests that any monetary contributions be made payable to AWOL, which can be left in care of the chapel. To share condolences, fond memories, or to view live streaming of her service, please visit www.fordwulfbrunschapel.com under her obituary tab.