Mary (Rau) Stockemer died Dec. 27, 2015, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born Aug. 31, 1937, in Colwich, to Alex and Lucille (Kruse) Rau.

Mary graduated from Andale High School in 1955. She married Leroy J. Stockemer in Colwich, Kansas on June 2, 1956. He survives. She was preceded in death by: her parents; son Christopher; a brother Richard; a grandson; and a great-granddaughter. Survivors include: her husband of the home; daughters, Monica Rupp (Quintin) of Cedar Park, Texas, Jennifer Smith (Kurt) of Garden City, Vanessa Bertucci (Jason) of Wichita, Valerie Rosproy of Hutchinson; sons, Michael (Carmelita) of Garden Plain, Randy of Hutchinson, Dale (Stacey) of Wichita, Ronnie (Carolyn) of Mansfield, Texas; sisters, Marlene Black of Salina, Phyllis Thies of Newton, Patricia Seiler of Colwich, Dee Marnane of Andale, Carol Thimesch of Carrollton, Texas; brothers, Robert of San Diego, Calif., and Fred of Haven; 24 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and countless friends and extended family members.

Mary was a devoted wife, caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, a sister extraordinaire and a wonderful friend. She was a giving and kind person that made everyone welcome to her home. She loved to spend time with her family and friends. She was known for her quick wit, her warm smile, and big heart. Mary was a big Kansas City Chiefs fan, she loved her Chiefs. She made several quilts for her children and grandchildren and she was an avid frog collector. Making memories was the core of her life and we are thankful. Her memory will be a blessing for years to come. Mary never saw a baby she did not love. Children were closest to her heart as she prayed not only for her own family but also for the children of others that struggle.

Cremation has taken place. Parish Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, at Church of the Holy Cross, 2631 Independence Road, Hutchinson, with Mass following at 10 a.m. with Father Andrew Seiler officiating. Friends may sign the memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.