EDGERTON – Mary Jennettia Stumpff, 79, Edgerton, Kansas passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at her home. Visitation will be Monday, December 27, 2021 at Bruce Funeral Home, 106 S. Center, Gardner, Kansas 66030 (913) 856-7111. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 555 W. Main, Gardner, Kansas. Burial in St. Columbia Cemetery, Gardner, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to Rock Creek School, 36974 W 231st St, Edgerton KS 66021. Condolences may be left at www.brucefuneralhome.com

Mary was born near Harris, Kansas on January 20, 1942 to Carroll and Rozella (Dearinger) Whiteford. She grew up in the Ottawa/Princeton area, graduating from Princeton High School, Princeton, Kansas. Mary earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Pittsburg State University. She worked as an elementary school teacher for three years then was a homemaker for her remaining years. Mary and Leonard “Bud” William Stumpff married on August 17, 1963 in Edgerton, Kansas. She attended Divine Mercy Catholic Church and was very active in her local community serving as President and treasurer of 20+ years for the Rock Creek Community Club. Mary enjoyed playing piano and was an avid gardener, raising flowers and vegetables. In later years, she treasured the warm glow of sunrises and sunsets off the back view of her deck. She was a wonderfully frugal and creative cook who found pleasure in providing to her guests and family to ensure they were properly fed before departing her home.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents and brothers: Ivan, Carroll Wayne, James and Dale Whiteford. She is survived by her husband Bud of the home; children: Travis W. Stumpff, Leonardville, Kansas, Lorraine L. Stumpff, Swisher, Iowa, Trenton L Stumpff and wife Katie, Barnard, Missouri, Tieler R. Stumpff and significant other Susan, Berryton, Kansas, Brocklyn T. Stumpff, Princeton, Kansas and Annette M. Rogers and fiancé Michael, Amana, Iowa; sister Jeannie Rose, Topeka, Kansas and five grandchildren.