Stepan, Ruby Virginia (Stefka) (1927-2014)
Stepan, Ruby Virginia (Stefka)
Obituary
2014
Bellville Times
Ruby Virginia (Stefka) Stepan, 86, of Yoakum, Texas, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014, in a Shiner, Texas nursing facility. Ruby was born November 17, 1927, in Hempstead, Texas, the daughter of Delphine and Vlasta (Holik) Stefka. She grew up in Hempstead and attended school in Monaville. After graduating from Monaville High School, she attended business school in Houston. Ruby married Raymond J. Stepan on June 16, 1946, at the Nelsonville Brethren Church in Nelsonville, Texas. During her working years, Ruby was employed as an office stenographer. She enjoyed picking pecans, cooking, baking and helping her husband with the cattle. Ruby is survived by her husband Raymond Joe Stepan of Yoakum; daughter Mary Jane Alexander and her husband, Richard, also of Yoakum; grandchildren Ricky Alexander and Ryan Alexander; great grandchildren Braden Alexander and Trace Alexander; sister Opal Trent of Hempstead; and many other dear friends and relatives. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Ashley Bill, daughter, Donna Rae, and her brother, John Del Stefka. Family received friends from 4:30-6 p.m.., Sunday, October 19, 2014, at the Schmidt Funeral Home in Bellville. Funeral Service was held at 1:00 P.M., Monday, October 20, 2014, at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Michael Groseclose officiating. Interment followed in the Wesley Cemetery. Pallbearers were Rick Alexander, Ricky Alexander, Ryan Alexander, Lee Hartman, Garrett Hartman and Daniel Stepan. Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to either the Nelsonville Brethren Church or the Wesley Brethren Church, 302 Nelsonville Church Road, Bellville, TX 77418. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home 12029 Hwy. 36 S., P.O. Box 610, Bellville, TX 77418 - (979) 865-2424 - www.schmidtfunerals.com Posted by Bruce White |
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