Mary Mae Hett

Mary Mae Christensen was born June 19, 1924 in Canada, KS and passed away on February 10, 2024

She was born to William and Rachel Christensen. 

Mary graduated from Marion High School. She later married Harry Hein of Hillsboro, KS. During WWII, they lived in Bremerton, WA. At the end of the war, they returned to Hillsboro and later divorced. Mary worked at the Tip Top Credit Union, eventually moving to Marion. There, she was employed as a legal secretary at the Morse and Batt law firm. Mary remained there for approximately 25 years until her retirement. During this time, Mary also did bookkeeping and tax preparation for members of the community from her home. Additionally, she was a talented seamstress who made wedding dresses and custom clothing for individuals. In 1976, Mary was married to Marvin Hett. Mary was actively involved in her church as well as the Marion Senior Center. She was an avid Royals fan and rarely missed watching a game. She was dearly loved by all her friends and always provided for those who were ailing or in need. 

Mary was preceded in death by her husband Marvin; her sisters Virginia and Georgia; sister in law Marge Christensen; son, Gene Hein; and great grandson Zachariah Freitek. Survivors include her brother Eugene Christensen; two daughters Rita Highsmith, Lees Summit MO., and Crystal Downey, O’Fallon MO.; six grandchildren, Marty Highsmith, Derby KS., Lori Freitek, Kansas City MO., Gina Granvold, Kirkland WA., Troy Hein, Portland OR., Demi Brown, O’Fallon MO., and Preston Arthur, O’Fallon, MO.; eight great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. 

Visitation will be held at Yazel Megli Funeral Home on Wednesday February 14, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Eastmoor United Methodist Church on Thursday February 15, 2024 at 10 a.m. followed by burial at the Marion Cemetery.

Contributions to the memorial may be sent to Eastmoor United Methodist Church, 105 Eastmoor Drive, Marion KS 66861. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Mary at www.yazelmeglifh.com.