VAN ROYEN, Mary Louise (McCormac) - b. May 24, 1940 - d. December 17, 2023

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Mary Louise Van Royen, age 83, of Sedan, Kansas, passed away on December 17, 2023 at her home.  She was born May 24, 1940 in Roxanne, Oklahoma to John and Lucy (Taylor) McCormac.

Mary was raised alongside six brothers and sisters.  In 1957, she met a young man, James, and after three years of dating, he simply stated, "I think we'll get married".  She agreed, and on November 27, 1960, Mary married James Van Royen in Sedan, Kansas.  They were married 44 years until his passing in 2005. 

Mary and James lived on their farm, and while James farmed and worked other jobs, Mary took care of the house, the garden, and their children.  She enjoyed being a homemaker and everything that came with it, whether it was making large meals for the family or tending to the one-acre garden she grew, she was doing what she loved.  Her family loved to get together for Sunday dinners, and Mary always made sure there was more than enough food to feed everyone along with many leftovers.

Mary lvoed being a wife, mother, and grandma.  She was like a second mom to every one of her grandchildren.  She will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends.

Mary is survived by her sons, James Van Royen of Wichita, Kansas, Rickey Van Royen of Sedan, Kansas, Ronnie Van Royen of Longton, Kansas, Danny Van Royen of Sedan, Kansas, Gary Van Royen of Independence, Kansas, and James Van Royen of Sedan, Kansas; her grandchildren, Scotty, Sherri, Sylvia, Jimmy, Wyatt, Dalton, and Zachary; and her sisters, Viola Darnell of Sedan, Kansas and Nadine Ratliff of Phoenix, Arizona.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her siblings, John, Edna, Jerry, and Velma.

The family will receive friends at visitation on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 22, 2023 at the Longton Cemetery in Longton, Kansas.  Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Sociedty and can be left with or mailed to the funeral home.  Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349 has been entrusted with arrangements.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home webiste)