Mary Steffek, of Hallettsville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at the age of 91 years and 9 months. She was born on May 27, 1927 to Frank Joseph and Antonia Motal Zabransky in Flatonia, Texas. She was the last born in a family of four brothers and one sister, all of whom have preceded her in death.

Mary attended Breslau School for grades 1-10 and graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1945. Upon her graduation from high school, she attended Southwest Texas State College in San Marcos, receiving a Teaching Certificate to teach all grade levels. She became the Providence School teacher in the fall of 1945 and lived with the Steffek family. Little did she know that their son, Anton, who was in the service at the time, would end up as her husband. She married Anton Steffek on May 20, 1947, at Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner, Texas.

After raising her family, Mary went to work at the Lavaca County Tax Office for several years. She then went to work in the Payroll Department of Weingarten's. She later retired as Coordinator of the Lavaca County Senior Citizens Nutrition Program, of which she was instrumental in setting up for the county.

Mary was very active in supporting all of her children and their many activities, projects, and fundraisers while they attended Sacred Heart School. She was also active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters, and the Lavaca County Home Extension Service.

Mary is survived by: her children, Jeanette (and Dan) Pustka of Bay City, Gilbert Steffek of Stafford, Phillip (and Phyllis) Steffek of Hallettsville, Mildred (and Donald) Grahmann of Houston, and Patty (and Edward) Grahmann of Hallettsville; 12 grandchildren, Jennifer Korinek, Stephanie Rainosek, Toni Moss, Brian Steffek, Shane Steffek, Michelle Steffek, Amanda Steffek, Jackie Wisnoski, Jessica Grahmann, Shanna Clark, Stephen Grahmann, and Sarah Jansky; 22 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Johnnie & Alene Steffek.

Mary was preceded in death by: her husband Anton; infant son Paulie Wayne Steffek; her parents; 4 brothers, Frank Jr., Henry, Edwin and Arnold Zabransky; and sister Frances Urban.

The family would like to thank the Hallettsville Rehab and Nursing Center for the wonderful care they gave our mother during her six-year stay. There were several nurses, nurse attendants, and hospice personnel who took a personal interest in Mom's care. We are forever grateful.

Funeral Mass Service: 10 am, Saturday, Mar. 2, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville. Visitation: 5 pm, Friday at Kubena Funeral Home, with Rosary starting at 7 pm. Officiant: Msgr. John Peters. Memorials: Sacred Heart Catholic Church/School or Donor's Choice. Entombment: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, with Reception following at the Sacred Heart Family Center.