Mildred Mae Stefek (1928-2016)

Mildred Mae (Kueser) Stefek, 88, was called Home on Aug. 17, 2016.
She was born June 4, 1928 to John and Katharine (Hermreck) Kueser in Ellsworth County. She worked for a number of years at Bircher’s Dairy and many years as head cook at the Ellsworth High School. She was a member of the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church and its Altar Society and also the VFW Auxiliary, all at Ellsworth.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Stefek , on Nov. 3, 1995. Also preceding her were five sisters, Marie Hawkins, Eleanor Ulrich, Ramona Wallert, Katharine Kratzer and Helen Mullen; two brothers, Bill Kueser and John (Bud) Kueser.
One sister, Lucille Coupal of Hays, survives. Bob and Mildred were the proud parents of five boys, Robert (Karen) of Jacksonville, Fla., Timothy (Karen) of rural Wilson, Alan (Jean), Randall (Debbie) and Douglas (Tammy), all of Ellsworth. Nothing brought her more joy than her 18 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren (with another on the way).
Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Sundaywith the family present from 5-7 p.m. followed by a vigil and rosary at 7 p.m. at Parsons Funeral Home.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22, at the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Ellsworth.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to: VFW Auxiliary, the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church Altar Society or Gentiva Hospice, c/o Parsons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 45, Ellsworth, Kan.67439.
Online condolences: parsonsfh.com