Mary Ann Soukup was born on November 23, 1948, in Valparaiso, Nebraska to Joseph and Albina (Hromas) Bejvancesky and passed away on November 1, 2019, in Lincoln Nebraska at the age of 70 years, 11 months and 9 days. She was a 1967 graduate from Columbus High School. Mary was united in marriage to Joseph Soukup on May 11, 1968, at Assumption Catholic Church in Dwight, and were blessed with six children.

Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and we can't forget the love she had for her sidekick Princess. Mary had a great love for baking kolaches, rolls, bread, sewing, gardening and canning. Mary was a stay at home mom and homemaker for Joe and their kids. Mary also helped Joe on the farm. She wasn't afraid to jump on the tractor or the grain truck to haul grain from the fields. She was very active with her children's and grandchildren's activities by always being present and cheering them on. Mary was a member of Assumption Catholic Church and was also a member of the Altar Society.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Albina Bejvancesky; parents-in-law, Joseph and Lillian Soukup; her loving son, Don Soukup; sister-in-law, Lillian Soukup; and brother-in-law, John Soukup.

Mary is survived by her husband, Joseph, Dwight; five children, Mary Jo Roth and husband Randy, Seward; Joe Soukup and wife Shelly, Ulysses; Annette Cornelison and husband Isaac, Marionville, MO; Deb Hayek and husband Matt, Seward; Kristy Peterson and husband Fred, Seward; 16 grandchildren, Steven Roth, Lydia Roth, Christopher Hansen, Justin Hansen, Jordan Hansen, Isaac Cornelison, Samantha Hayek, Saratoga Hayek, Cheyenne Hayek, Thunder Hayek, Chelsey Kosmicki, Jake Soukup,  Nick Wegner, Sidney Soukup, Madison Soukup and Reese Soukup; great grandchildren; four siblings, Byron Bejvancesky and wife Margaret, Diane Bejvancesky, Joe Bejvancesky, Barb Siedlik and husband Mike and numerous nieces and nephews. To this obituary we add our thoughts, prayers and memories of life shared with Mary.