Connie Sue Brunsell

Connie Sue Brunsell, 77, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center. She was surrounded by her family.

Connie was born to Elza and Clara Bennett on April 17, 1947, in Burlington, IA. As a young girl, she participated in the Girls Scouts. In the spring of 1965, Connie graduated from Burlington High School. A few years after graduation, on June 22, 1968, Connie married her high school sweetheart, Thomas Brunsell. Together, they would raise their two children as a military family.

Connie enjoyed traveling and was able to share that with her children while the family was stationed in Germany. She took a lot of pride showing her children different parts of the world. She created lasting memories with them that she proudly displayed throughout her home. Despite her love of travel, being home with family to celebrate holidays and special occasions meant the most to Connie.

Though she loved her hometown, Connie made Derby, KS her home in 1984 following her husband’s retirement from the military. In 1985, after years of being a military wife and homemaker, she joined The Boeing Company. She retired as a Senior International Contracts Manager in the fall 2010.

During her retirement, Connie enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She particularly enjoyed spoiling and cuddling with her dog, Dixie.

Connie is survived by her children, Jim Brunsell and Susan Brunsell, her granddaughters, Logan Neer, Katelyn Neer, and MacKenzie Neer, her great-granddaughters Arya Jo and Robin, and her sister JoAnn Hook (Richard) along with numerous cousins.

Connie was preceded in her passing by her parents, her husband, and her beloved dog, Dixie.

A private service has been planned for September 12, 2024, at Smith Family Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, Connie preferred that donations be made to K9s For Warriors – a non-profit organization that provides K9s to veterans with PTSD, at https://donate.k9sforwarriors.org/.