Mary Darlene Zech

Mary Darlene Zech was born Feb. 1, 1940, in Imperial, Nebraska, to Albert W. and Minnie (Johnson) Zech. As a youngster, she was raised by her Zech grandparents, being baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church of Imperial. Mary grew up attending school in Imperial, graduating from Chase County High School in 1958.
Mary resided with her grandparents and had a servant’s heart caring for her grandmother for many years. She enjoyed reading, playing Bingo, and crocheting. Mary was a kind, gentle, and loving person to all that she met. She will be truly missed.
Mary passed away passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, at the Great Plains Regional Medical Center of North Platte. Mary was 82 years of age.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Elva Ann (Zech) Spady and husband Darwin, Lori (Zech) Valentine and Clara Zech.
Survivors include nieces Cathleen (Spady) Mastagni and husband, Martin, Tammy (Spady) Emery and husband, Mark, Lana Smith, Lisa Sloot, and Debra Valentine; nephews Scott Spady and Jeff Valentine; and great-nephew Matthew Emery.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, June 1, 2022, 11 a.m. at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial, with Pastor Keith Wellman officiating.
Memorials, in Mary’s memory, have been suggested to the Donor’s Choice.
Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com.
Liewer Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.