Mary Frances Bezdek was called home on October 15, 2023 at the age of 92. She was born in Portsmouth Virginia on February 23, 1931 to Thomas and Fannie Mae Sawyer.
Her first husband was Arthur Chester Peters Jr (Jack) and to that union 2 children were born. After her first husband died of cancer at an early age, she and her two children moved to Marion to be close to her sister Alice Kelsey (Loren) and their family. While here she met and fell in love with Norbert John Bezdek. They tied the knot on November 11th, 1961. To that union they added two more children. Norbert with his kind heart wanted the family complete and he adopted Mary Frances’s first two children on November 23, 1963. Sadly, Norbert passed in 1974.
Mary Frances babysat and worked various retail jobs in Marion and enjoyed visiting with people. Spending time with her family was her greatest pleasure. As her health started failing, she moved into St Luke Living Center where the staff enjoyed her feisty attitude and sense of humor.
Mary Frances is survived by her children John Bezdek (Lori) Olathe, Norbert Dean Bezdek Overland Park, daughters Susan Klassen (Gary) Shell Knob Mo. and Tena Waner (David-deceased) Marion.
Granddaughters Kimberly Bezdek and Erika Glock (Wes). Grandsons Neil Waner (Gloria), Nicholas Waner, and Randy Klassen (Jenn Pickler). Great Grandchildren Elise, Clara, and Vivian Waner, Haylie and Abbie Waner, Quinton and Gracelyn Glock and Mackenzie Pickler.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at St John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Pilsen on Friday, Oct 20th at 10:00 am with burial in the Pilsen Cemetery immediately following. A Prayer Vigil will held 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Church in Pilsen.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to “Donors Choice” in care of Jost Funeral Home P O Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063.
Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com.