Mary M. Steffan, age 93, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away on March 9, 2011 at the Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 14, 2011 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor Mark Stevens will officiate. Interment will be at the Gould Rock Cemetery, Town of New Chester, Adams County, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Monday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Mary was born February 8, 1918 in Rockford, Illinois to Ward and Matilda Alta (Nee Nagles) Lake. While living in Illinois Mary worked as a Nanny for a Dr. and his family. She married Fred C. Steffan Sr. on May 16, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois. This Marriage was blessed with two Children, Fred C. and Bonita L.
In 1949 Mary & Fred moved to Oxford where they lived and worked on their Dairy Farm until 2001 when they retired.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Steffan Sr.; parents, Ward & Matilda Lake; brothers: Clarence, Stanley, Glenn, Arthur, Robert & Raymond; sisters: Alice Frazer, Leota Wicker & Audrey Coon.
Survivors include her son, Fred (Dorothy) Steffan of Washington; daughter, Bonita (Fred) West of Wisconsin; brother, Frank (Marion) Lake of Wisconsin; sister, Grenneth (Nels) Nelson of Wisconsin; granddaughters: Mary Ellen Zemke of Wisconsin, Virginia Lee Zezulka of Wisconsin, Laura Lynn Cory of Wisconsin & Lisa Alta Bundy of Illinois; 10 Great-Grandchildren and many great-greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.
Bonnie, Fred and families. We are planning on a trip north this summer and had talked about stopping in to see Mary. So sorry to learn of your loss. Fran sent us the obituary.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Fulfillment of Bible prophecy shows
That we are living in the last days. (2Timothy 3:1)
Very soon now, Jehovah God is going to intervene
in humans affairs and wipe out Wickedness(death).
from the earth. We can be confidence in this
Astounding hope. Just before resurrecting his
friend Lazarus, Jesus told Martha.:
Everyone that is living and exercises faith
in me will never die at all.-John 11:26.
Dear Bonnie Fred and Family
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom.
May God hold you and your family in his arms and bring you comfort during this difficult time. Hold those memories of your Mom close to your heart (it does help) God Bless Love Pat Gervais
Bonnie and Fred I am so sorry that it was time to Let Go and Let God take her home. She did not need to suffer so long and at last she is at peace. God Bless you dear friends. Peace!!
Bonnie I am sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful woman and it was an honor to get to know her. My dad (Phil)wishes he could go but he cant. I will try to get there on my lunch break because I have to work. She is in a better place and is no longer suffering. She is at peace with her husband and my Grandpa.
Mary was a beloved friend and neighbor to our family for over 60 years. She had a kind, gentle spirit that made everyone feel welcome to her home and farm. We are all so happy that your pain on this earth is over. Rest in peace, Mary. Heaven now has a very special angel.
Bonnie, Fred, and Lisa, I am sorry for your loss. Grandma Steffan is with Grandpa now, right where she wanted to be. I have so many memories about the farm, the rabbits, Grandpa making me bail hay when my parents were gone, learning about electric fences, watching baby cows being born, finding cats in the hay loft. I have a lifetime of memories. Thank you for being such a good friend and cousin to my Mom and Dad. Take care.
My condolences go out to the rest of my family and all of the friends of Aunt Mary.
Bonnie, You know how much your mom and dad meant to me and my family. I have so many memories to hold on to. I will miss them dearly. Reunions just won’ be the same. Love you and take care
May God be with you and know that she is at peace with her husband Fred. My throughts and prayers are with you all.
May god comfort you during this difficult time.