Marion Stefely, 86, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away March 28, 2015. Born October 27, 1928 the only child to Anna and Daniel Konzier in Chicago Illinois. After high school Marion became an expert seamstress at the famous dress manufacturer Tabin-Picker Co in downtown Chicago. There she made many girlfriends and enjoyed their time together taking bus rides to dances and get togethers. Marion was an avid Catholic always "believing". In October 1952 she married the love of her life Ernest and had three children whom she loving adored and cared for with all her heart. She enjoyed every aspect of this family life and always put them before herself. She was an expert shopper and never paid full price for anything. She worked very hard to make sure that her family was happy, healthy, well fed and dressed tastefully. In 1998 she moved with Ernest to Arizona to be close to her daughters family. There she enjoyed the sun, warm weather and all the good times with her family. In May 2011 she became a great grandmother to the light of her life and spent countless times being jumped on, kissed and handing out treats. In November 2014, months before her passing and weeks before her husbands passing, they enjoyed their granddaughter (Samantha's) wedding together. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, of 62 years, Ernest; her mother and father Anna and Daniel Konzier; and countless friends and relatives whom she loved dearly. Marion is survived by her son Ernest Stefely, his wife Laurie Thornton of Colorado; son Michael Stefely of Illinois; daughter Jacqueline Stahlman of Arizona; granddaughter Samantha George aka Ruthie and her husband Garrett of Arizona; Katie Stahlman aka Chicken and her father Don Stahlman of Texas; grandson Donald aka Bubbie, of Arizona; granddaughter Jessica Stefely of Illinois; great-granddaughter Madison aka Bill of Arizona. Her daughter Jacqueline has many special thanks to the following family/caregivers for their assistance, love and support for Marion in Arizona. Donald for giving up 9 teenage months to move in with her and your grandpa, always assisting with doctor visits, grocery shopping, laundry etc. I remember you always saying "I got this Mom". My Hero. To Samantha for always being my backup, being a phone call away and being ready to do whatever was necessary, day or night. To Garrett for being the Rock to us females when we were emotional and weak. To Katie, although far away, for the countless crayon and marker created cards you would send to them for no reason even at 23 years old. They saved every one of them. Madison for being able to bounce into the room and make them forget all their pains and worries. To my children's father Don Stahlman, for the 17 years you knew my parents and treated them like they were your own, I know they were grateful. The Banner Mesa team from the physical therapists to hospice nurses, social workers what a fantastic caring group of individuals they were. Dr. Mendoca (Oncologist) for keeping mom around for a record time with her cancer. Chris with Visiting Angels of Mesa, you truly were. Lying in State Monday 9:00 AM until Mass 10:00 AM at St. Cecilia Church, Golf Rd. (Route 58) at Meier Rd., Mt. Prospect. Interment St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery. Funeral information, 847-255-7800 or www.friedrichsfh.com.

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Published by Daily Herald on Apr. 2, 2015.