BORN:  January 5, 1945

          DIED:  September 25, 2015

LOCATION:  Topeka, Kansas

Mary Kay Stenger, age 70, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015 at her home.

Mary Kay was born January 5, 1945, the daughter of Paul and Margie (Wolf) Stenger.  She was a school psychologist.  Prior, she worked in the juvenile justice field and was a pioneer in the studies of linking delinquency and learning disabilities.  Mary Kay retired from Seaman USD 345.  She loved her family, her faith, and her friends.

She is survived by her brothers and sisters, Paul Stenger and wife Anne of Arlington, VA, Vicki Willenborg and spouse Karen Hyland of Kansas City, MO, Mike Stenger and Pat Stenger of Topeka, Steve Stenger of Holton, Kansas, David Stenger of Topeka, and Suellyn Stenger of Hays, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Donnie Stenger.

Her body was donated to The University of Kansas Medical Center.

Mary Kay’s life will be celebrated with Mass of Resurrection at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Mater Dei (Holy Name) Church, 1114 SW 10th, Topeka.  Interment will be at a later date in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas. 

Memorials are suggested to the Mater Dei parish or to family wishes. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com