Mary F. Pratt-Purvis-Steines

RUSSELL, MORIN, PRATT, PURVIS, STEINES, SHEEHAN, MCDONALD, STOBBS

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Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA) - July 24, 2009
Deceased Name: Mary F. Steines

BELLEVUE, Iowa - Mary F. Steines, 78, of Bellevue, died peacefully, surrounded by her family Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Kingery-Lemke Funeral Home, Bellevue, where friends may call after 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Mary was born on Feb. 16, 1931, in Oklahoma, daughter of Ezra and Melvina "Janey" (Morin) Russell. She married William Pratt in 1947; he preceded her in death in 1949. She later married Raymond Purvis; he preceded her in death in 1992. She then married Orville Steines.

Mary raised seven children while maintaining a remarkable sense of humor. She was an avid reader and writer and enjoyed countless hours solving crossword puzzles and playing "Jeopardy." Mary loved to spend time with her beloved grandchildren, fishing and singing songs.

Surviving are her husband, Orville Steines, of Bellevue; seven children, Michael (Lois) Pratt and Louie Pratt, both of Minnesota, Debra (Kevin) Sheehan, of Florida, Judy (Jack) McDonald and RayeLene (George) Purvis, both of Minnesota, Alicia Purvis and Ronald (Tami) Purvis, both of Bellevue; 34 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Sonny Russell, of Bellevue, and Lane (Morin) Russell, of New Mexico; a sister, Linda (Harlen) Stobbs, of New Mexico; and numerous stepchildren. She also was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Bobby Jean and Leella; and a sister-in-law, Beverly Russell. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.kingeryfuneralhome.com.

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