Marian J. Stevens

Marian Jean Stevens (Noatch), a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on November 12, 2025 at the age of 88. Born on August 15, 1937, Marian lived out her life in Ferguson, Missouri, where she met her devoted husband, Bertram with whom she raised three children. More than anything, Marian loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and looked forward to the day she would meet Him face to face.

Marian is survived by her eldest two children, her daughter, Diana (Stevens) Smith, and her son Mark (Rhonda) Stevens. She is also survived by nine grandchildren: Angela (Tommy) Hall, Danny (Ashley) Smith, Paul (Angie) Smith, Michael (Carey) Stevens, Joshua (Ashley) Stevens, Emily (Blake) Meers, Asuka (Danny) Reiss, Sherri (Garrett) Wadley, and James (Lori) Stevens. Her legacy continues through her 26 great-grandchildren, who brought her immense joy.

In addition to her immediate family, Marian is survived by her beloved brother, David (Nancy) Noatch, and their sons—her nephews—Matthew (Jennifer), Christopher (Emily), and John (Lauren). She is also survived by her deceased brother, Wilbert’s sons: Mitchell (Vicki), Michael (Lorena), and Shane Noatch. She had a special bond with each of her nephews.

Marian was preceded in death by her husband, Bertram Oscar Stevens, and her youngest son, Jeffrey Wilbert Stevens, both of whom she deeply loved. In their twilight years, Marian cared for her parents, Wilbert Sr. and Cecelia Noatch and mourned their passing. She also mourned her brother, Wilbert (Dorothy) Noatch, who passed in 1969 and never left her mind.

Marian will forever be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and playful spirit. She loved taking her grandchildren and nephews to feed the ducks at January Wabash Park, treating her loved ones to a restaurant meal, and making up games to play during the holidays. For many years she and Bert served as youth leaders at Emmaus Bible Chapel, where Marian also served as the head of the Workers Together Ladies Group for several years. Before Bert’s passing in 1987, they purchased a Bible Camp that Marian named Dayspring Bible Camp where she served as the head Camp Cook. They devoted the rest of their lives together in this ministry where they saw many souls saved that she will meet in glory one day. Some of Marian’s favorite things were babies, dogs, eagles and clouds! She never hesitated to share about her personal relationship with Jesus. She lived an honest and true life, consistent with a small sign she kept in her house that read “Only one life will soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last.”

Memorial Contributions in Marian’s name may be made out to Dayspring Bible Camp online at: www.dayspringbiblecamp.org