Virginia R. Hunt |1925-2021|

Virginia R. Hunt, 96, of Junction City, KS and formerly of Beaver City, NE, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Harmony Home in McPherson, KS. Prior to retirement, she owned and operated a hardware store in Beaver City.

She was born on June 2, 1925, in Pawnee County, NE, the daughter of Ralph Lewis and Lillian Josephine (Novotny) Stepan. She graduated from Peru (Nebraska) High School and received her associates degree in business.

Virginia was united in marriage to Howard E. Mortensen on June 15, 1947. He preceded her in death on July 6, 1972. She married Lee Allen Hunt on May 18, 1974, and he passed away on May 16, 1995.

She was a member of Faith Community Church, V.F.W. Auxiliary, and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Survivors include three children, Vivian Gaughan (Mike) of Hollywood, FL, Kenneth Mortensen (Marcia) of Junction City, KS, and Donna Rhine (Barry) of Hollywood, FL; four grandchildren, Jeffrey Mortensen, Jill Mortensen, Jason Rhine, and Aaron Rhine; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, and four sisters, Betty Stepan, Valesta Stepan, Dorothy Stepan, and Evelyn Neve.

A service will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be given to Faith Community Church (Beaver City, NE) or the Josef Stepan Family Foundation in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.