"Mary was the most down-to-earth, loving and jovial person I've ever met. My compassion for the family is very deep and I have you all in my prayers. I lost my life partner in June and empathize with your grief."
In loving memory of
Mary L. Demeny
December 25, 1942 - July 20, 2017
Mary L. Demeny, age 74, of Abrams, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, July 20, 2017. She was born in Ottawa, Kansas on December 25, 1942, to the late Allan and Beulah (Coombes) Bishop. She was united in marriage with Eugene Demeny on October 12, 1957 in Ottawa, Kansas. In her free time, Mary enjoyed crocheting, painting, talking on the phone, Facebook, traveling, boating, and going to the off-road races. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Mary is survived by the love of her life, Eugene; children, Michael (Lori); John (Dawn); Don (Amy); and Marc (Denise); grandchildren, Tyler, Jordan, Josh, Ashley, Cole, Drew, Dakota, and Harper; and son-in-law, Mark Thompson.
Mary was preceded in death by her daughter, Marilyn Thompson; grandson, Dylan Thompson; and father and mother-in-law, Adolph and Rose Demeny.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at Lyndahl Funeral Home, 1350 Lombardi Ave., from 4:00 p.m. until the time of funeral service at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of floral expressions, a memorial fund has been established in Mary's name.
Mary's family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at Heartland Hospice, especially Sabine, Lisa, and Katie, for their compassion and support. An extended thank you goes out to Mary's close friends, Julie, Cookie, and the Sunday breakfast group.
Tributes
"My weekends at the race track hasn't been the same since Don's retirement from the sport and now, it will never be the same again. Mary, you were as much a fixture at any track in the series as any of the big race teams. Your goofy smile, your smart comments, your quick response to almost any situation, but mostly your love for everyone around you including me, will be missed & forever remembered. We love you, Scott & Jennifer Rehn"
"So very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. "
"My deepest sympathy to Mary's family. I cannot express how special she was and you all are. I will miss her easy going nature and sense of humor. Just a beautiful lady......rest in peace my friend. "
"Don's mom was the best. Whenever she saw me she treated me like I was part of her family. The support she gave her family and the off-road community was unmeasurable. She will be missed. "
"Mary reminded me so much of my own mother and I love her and Geno as though they are My heart breaks for Geno but Mary's not in pain anymore I have my last visit to remember when we laughed so hard Rest In Peace Mary till we meet again"