Mary K. Meyer, 94, of Centralia, Kansas, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at Crestview Manor care home in Seneca.

Mary was born November 24, 1914 near Coal Creek, the daughter of Howard and Katie Stegeman Becker. She attended College Hill School in Coal Creek. After 8th grade graduation, she worked in Onaga as a housekeeper.

She married Alfonse Meyer on October 4, 1933 at St. Patrick’s Church in Coal Creek. He preceded her in death on August 12, 1996.

Mary worked for Dr. R.E. Capsey and for Hayes Funeral Home in Centralia for several years. She also worked as a caregiver for many home-bound persons.

She is survived by her four children, Leo B. (Teresa) Meyer of Seneca, Patricia (Dennis) Kirlin of Council Bluffs, Catherine (Ralph) Ward of Onaga, and Sharon (Bob) Fritch of Meriden; two sisters, Luella Freel of Topeka and Rose Ida Bergman of Onaga; sister-in-laws, Elsie Becker of Topeka and Cordula Becker of Centralia; nine grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Alphone, her parents, and two brothers, Ed and Henry Becker.

A rosary will be prayed at 7 PM Sunday, May 31, at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 AM Monday, June 1, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Burial will be in the Centralia City Cemetery.

Memorials may be given for Sts. Peter & Paul Church, and sent in care of the family.