Mary Ann Hutyra

Mary Ann (Marek) Hutyra, of West, passed away late Monday afternoon, October 13, 2025 on her 91st birthday at West Rest Haven.

A rosary will be recited 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 4:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 20, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption, with Rev. Melvin Dornak and Rev. Timothy Vaverek as celebrants. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in West.

Mary Ann was born October 13, 1934 in West, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Dvorak) Marek. Her journey through life was marked by her dedication to her family and community. She was united in marriage to her beloved husband, Johnnie Hutyra, on May 15, 1954, in West. They shared a loving and devoted partnership until his passing on October 14, 2015. As a homemaker, Mary Ann created a nurturing environment that welcomed all, while also contributing to her community through various occupations, including her time at Plantation Foods and Wolf Manufacturing in Waco, as well as providing childcare from her home. A faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption and SPJST Lodge #54, Mary Ann found joy in her faith and community involvement. She had a special passion for gardening, nurturing her beautiful flowers, and finding peace in the outdoors. She loved tending to her garden, spending time fishing, watching her soap operas, and listening to her favorite Czech music, all of which brought her joy. Above all, she treasured the moments spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Mary Ann is also preceded in death by her parents; a son, David Hutyra; son-in-law, Samuel David Stewart; a grandson, Colby Hutyra; brothers, Edmund Marek and Frankie Marek; and sisters, Helen Smith, Aline Kaluza, and Leona Kral.

Survivors include her children, Doris Stewart and Johnny Hutyra and wife Michelle, all of West; daughter-in-lalw, Joy Hutyra; grandchildren, Heather and Jeremy Lightfoot, Nichole Andrews, Samantha Stewart, Chris Hutyra, Keith Hutyra, Derek Hutyra, and Brianna Hutyra; great-grandchildren, Abigail and Landry Lightfoot, Avery Andrews, Addison Hutyra, and Colby Burton; a brother, Edwin Marek and wife Rosalie; a sister, Shirley Willenborg and husband Jackie; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Active pallbearers are Jeremy Lightfoot, Derek Hutyra, Keith Hutyra, Scott Willenborg, Landry Lightfoot, and Larry Marek. Honorary pallbearers are Heather Lightfoot, Nichole Andrews, Samantha Stewart, Brianna Hutyra, Chris Hutyra, and her great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Volunteer Ambulance Association.

You are invited to share your thoughts and memories of Mary Ann in our memorial guest book found at www.aderholdfh.com.