Mary Louise Stephens , 93, of South Whitley, went home to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 8:39 a.m. from her son Michael's home near Albion.

Mary was born May 11, 1929, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late John Marion and Barbara Philamina (Meier) Weber. The family moved to South Whitley in 1937. She had three siblings. Mary graduated from South Whitley High School in 1947 and spent the remainder of her life in South Whitley.

She married the love of her life Don (Joe) Stephens, on March 21, 1947, and raised five children; Don II, Barbara, Charles "Chuck," John, and Michael. Her husband of 69 years, Joe, died on December 16, 2016.

Mary and Joe were known as solid citizens of South Whitley. They enjoyed raising their family and being involved in many South Whitley organizations. They belonged to the Collamer Christian church, Joe was a member of the Cleveland Township Fire Department, and both were involved in Scouting. Mary loved attending garage sales, clipping coupons, and completing puzzles.

In addition to assisting with her husband's business, Stephens Repair and Welding, she worked at Dwyer Instruments, South Whitley for ten years, then worked part-time at Stump's Printing during their busy season.

Mary is survived by her children, Don W. (Beverly) Stephens, II of Fremont, Barbara A. (Patrick) Stephens of Port St. Lucie, FL, and Michael A. (Lisa) Stephens of Albion; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Additionally, Mary was preceded in death by two sons, Chuck in December 2011 and John in April 2022; and her siblings, Charles Robert Weber, Barbara Jane Weber, and John Marion Weber, Jr.

The funeral service to honor Mary's life is 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 4, 2022, at Smith & Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley, with burial beside her beloved husband at South Whitley cemetery. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 3, at the funeral home.

Memorials in Mary's honor are to the Collamer Christian Church, Cleveland Twp. Fire Department or Hospice Services of Pro Medica.