Mary Neckar

Mary (Soukup) Neckar, age 94, of West, passed away Monday afternoon, November 6, 2023 at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Monday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev. Ed Karasek as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in West.

Mary was born February 17, 1929 in Tokio, the daughter of Joe and Mary (Kracmer) Soukup. She attended schools in West, Tokio, and Abbott. On February 5, 1945 she was united in marriage to Steve Neckar, Jr. in West. Steve preceded her in death on September 21, 2004. Mary was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption. She was also a member of the SPJST Lodge #6 in Cottonwood. She worked for Marathon Battery and Centurian Mobile Homes, both in Waco. After retirement, she enjoyed working at Aderhold Funeral Home for many years. Mary enjoyed working in her yard, gardening, watching television, and listening to Czech music. She loved spending time with her family.

Mary is also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Steven Neckar, III; brothers, Alfons Soukup, Louis Soukup, George Soukup, Joe Soukup, Sr., and Johnnie Soukup; and sisters, Katie Kaska, Hattie Kaska, and Rosie Knapek.

Survivors include her children, Barbara Jean Peevey and husband Richard of Bryan, Daniel Neckar of Waco, and Bill Neckar and wife Carol of Anna; five grandchildren, Chris Peevey and wife Shelli, Brian Peevey and wife Cynthia, Lindsey Lyday, Max Neckar, and Sam Neckar; nine great-grandchildren; seven great great-grandchildren; a brother, Steve Soukup and wife Frances; a sister, Lillian Matus and husband Raymond; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers are Max Neckar, Chris Peevey, Brian Peevey, Thomas Matus, Terry Soukup, Chad Peevey, and Shane Peevey.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Cemetery Association.