Mary was born on September 24, 1937 in St. Edward, Nebraska, to Anna (Rieken) and Herschel Edwards.
Mary is survived by her husband, Dayle, and her much adored five sons – Greg (Kate), Mark (Kim), William (Sandra), Robert (Brenda), and Glen (Jacque). Her grandchildren – Bryon, Natalie, Cory, Joshua, Travis, Sheena, Kyle, Jennifer, Samantha, Caleb, and Nicholas. She is also survived by 12 great grandchildren and her sisters Shirley Townley, Sharon (John) Kielian, and Trudy (Allan) Carpenter.
She met her future husband, Dayle Stuefer, when she was 16 years old. After dating for two years they were married in Columbus, NE. They later moved to Lincoln where they started a family business.
Mary had a full and active life. She was an avid bowler and bingo player. She loved fishing, the Kansas City Royals, finding treasures at garage sales for her family, country music (especially Alan Jackson), solving complicated puzzles, crocheting, and board games. Mary had a wonderful singing voice. She is also a breast cancer survivor. Most of all, however, Mary loved spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Joyce Taylor, Darlene Latimer, Glenda Kilburn, and Connie Bird.
The family will greet friends from 6:00-7:30 PM on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street, Lincoln.
A Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 1800 S 84th Street, Lincoln, NE 68506.
Memorials to Messiah Lutheran Church or to Breast Cancer research.