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MARY STEVERMER Obituary

STEVERMER Mary Magdalen Stevermer, 56, of Shawnee, Kan., passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 11311 Johnson Dr. Shawnee. A rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the church. Interment will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Stevermer Children College Fund, 10901 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS 66203. Mary was born the eldest of nine children on May 9, 1956, in Kansas City, Mo., to the late George and Mildred Bryde. Mary graduated high school from Bishop Hogan High School in 1974 and received a Bachelor's degree in literature from the University of Chicago in 1974. Mary was a loving mother, gourmet chef, creative spirit, as well as a talented pianist and organist. She enjoyed celebrating the Mass through music at Holy Rosary, St. Joseph, and Annunciation Catholic Churches in the Kansas City area. Mary was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she served on the Pastoral Council and shared her voice with the Hosanna Choir. Mary is survived by her loving husband, Kim Stevermer; two sons, Owen and Gene Stevermer; a daughter, Klara Stevermer; three sisters, Eva Betts, Angela Connelly and husband Dan, and Emily McClernon and husband Joe; and four brothers, John Bryde, Joe Bryde, Phil Bryde, and George Bryde. Condolences may be left at www.amosfamily.com Arr.: Amos Family Funeral Home and Crematory, (913) 631-5566. The Amos Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas 66203, 913-631-5566

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jan. 13, 2013.

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Reta Brosnahan Saffo

June 22, 2013

Mary Bryde. What a unique individual! She and I were very dear friends back in our early to mid 20's in Kansas City. I hadn't seen or spoken to Mary in almost 30 years. Was saddened to find on line just now that she has passed on. We both were very strong, independent, bright and hard working young women. We shared a common bond-- along with a great love for great music (especially Joan Armatrading). We shared so much laughter together. We really did! :)) Thanks for the memories, Mary. Hope to see you on the other side.

My condolences to her children and husband, as well as her siblings.

David Feldman

January 24, 2013

Mary touched so many lives. Many of her "friends" were people she never met in person. But her love of life and of friendship itself was infectious. She was a kind and gentle soul. And she will be missed.

JAMIE HOUSTON

January 16, 2013

As Maura's elder brother, Mary and she used to be inseparable. I used to get a kick out of Mary's enthusiasm for life and the way she always put things into perspective with a humorus slant. She was entertaining to say to least, but more importantly seemed to put others ahead of herself (or was that a survival tactic with 9 kids in the family). I mourn the passing of Mary who brought a bevy of love, life and laughter into this world.

John Balaun

January 15, 2013

I knew Mary only as the daughter of friends and neighbors for five years. they were a wonderful and warm group of people and with each loss the world become lesser. I miss those that are gone.

Briana Houston Chaney

January 15, 2013

Hello Brydes,
I'm Maura Houston's little sister Briana. I'm so sorry for your loss. I just felt compelled to write and say that as a 9 year old, having Mary visit our home was always special. She showed me what it meant to be truly self-expressed! I will never forget her contagious laughter, and cheerful smile.
Love & prayers to all of you,
Briana

January 15, 2013

I'm so sorry for dear Apple's family. She was a beautiful person inside and out. She loved her kids so much. She was so real. She had so many interests and talents. I'm very heart sad for her family. She loved the metaphor, that a golden thread would always connect mothers and their children together. The beautiful golden thread would be attached always, from a mother's heart to her child's heart forever, and the beautiful gold thread could never be broken.

January 15, 2013

Maura sent me the news and I want to say how very sorry I am for your loss. I have nothing but great memories from teenage years and the fun we had together springboard diving and fun times away from the pool. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen Mundy

Maura Houston

January 15, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Mary was a great friend while we were at Hogan and at JCC Diving Club. She had a special gift for making everyone smile. Sending love and prayers from the Houston Family.

Debbie (Ziller) Coomes

January 15, 2013

Mary I know you are truly in heaven now. Mary and I were cheerleaders together at Hogan and what fun we had. She was so full of energy and that beautiful smile was contagious. My prayers are with Mary's family and friends. I know she will be truly missed.

January 14, 2013

Kim, Owen, Gene and Klara,

Just heard about Your Dear Mary's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. The love you shared is a very special gift. May your treasured memories comfort you and give you strength. Know that all of you are in our prayers. Heaven now has a very fine pianist accompanying the angels.

Love and prayers,

The D. A. Rodgers
Maggie, Doug, Carl and Elizabeth

January 14, 2013

Kim, I'm sorry for your lost. Will be keeping you and your family in our prayers. Greg & Donna Manker

Maureen Conran

January 14, 2013

Our prayers for Mary's family. I haven't seen Mary in lots of years but did share school years with her. She was so sweet and had the BEST smile...our prayers and thoughts to you.

Andrea Searcy Barrow

January 14, 2013

I was so very sorry to hear of Mary's struggle with cancer and her death. I went to Hogan High with Mary. She was always smiling and kind to everyone. May the whole family find comfort and peace through Christ and the love of friends.

January 14, 2013

We are so sorry, we will keep you in our prayers. Love and prayers to your family,

Theresa Ebel

January 14, 2013

I sure will miss dancing with this beautiful spark plug at parish functions. I will never forget the day a group of us went to clean a house for our friend, Ann, who was also battling cancer. Mary showed up, scarf on head, suffering from the effects of chemotherapy, and silently cleaned. What a beautiful soul, giving heart, and open and happy heart. My prayers are with the family and all who love her. Rest in peace Mary.

January 13, 2013

Although I did not know Mary personally, I feel that I knew her through her online posts. She was a very caring person who lived her life to its fullest. My thoughts are with her family at this difficult time.

Linda
Toronto, Ontario

January 13, 2013

Although I never met Apple in person, I feel I knew her well through her posts . She was a very courageous, caring woman who lived life to its fullest. My thoughts are with her family at this difficult time.

Donna Langer and Family

January 13, 2013

Kim, we are so sorry to her about Mary. We will keep you in our prayers. She was a wonderful person and beautiful musician. We will miss her greatly.

Mark, Sarah, Elizabeth, Katie and Melissa Jenkins

January 13, 2013

Our hearts are heavy and we grieve with you this day. We are so fortunate to have had Mary in our lives. She has a remarkable spirit that will never die. Her spirit lives in all of us and we will see her again.

Joe Bryde

January 13, 2013

My dear sister Mary: When I was a toddler you were my assistant mother and you were the person who walked me to my first day of school. May Heaven be all that you dreamed it to be......

Wally & Jean Crouch

January 13, 2013

Kim & family: So sorry to hear about Mary~you are all in our thoughts & prayers. Fond rememberances of all the Stevemer family!!

Lori Turner

January 13, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Lori, Nick, Ally and Mason Turner

January 13, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

Ron and Janice King

January 13, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

Gregory O'Nele

January 13, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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