Mary Elizabeth Stephen

Mary Elizabeth Stephen, 93, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away, Thursday, December 8, 2022. Rosary 7:00 pm, Tuesday, December 13th, Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 am, Wednesday, December 14th , both at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Mary was born on September 17, 1929 to Elof and Ersie Sjogren in Marquette, KS. After completing her freshman year at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Mary moved to Wichita where she worked as a secretary. In 1950, she married the love of her life, Rudy Stephen, whom she worked alongside throughout their 63 years of marriage. Mary was a convert to the Catholic faith which she joyfully embraced and practiced with great devotion. She volunteered at St Patrick Church and School in many positions throughout the years, though being a homemaker and mother were her most treasured accomplishments. She loved sewing, baking and reading and was always up for a visit with a cup of coffee. Mary was a kind soul who had a good word for everyone. She will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Wesley and sister, Virginia. Survivors: son, Robert (Kim); daughters, Ann (Phil) Weller and Caroline (Tom) Elson, all of Wichita; brother Jon (Shirley) Sjogren; sister-in-law Regina Stephen both of Wichita; 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial established with St. Patrick Catholic School, 2023 N. Arkansas, Wichita, KS, 67203 The family would like to express their appreciation to the caregivers at ComfortCare Homes and Angels Care Hospice. Services in care of Downing & Lahey West Mortuary.