January 17, 1925 – April 24, 2024
Jean Marie Stamy Sobek, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on April 24, 2024 at age 99 at Copper Trace Senior Family Living in Westfield.
Jean was born on January 17, 1925, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Edith and Elmer Stamy. She is survived by her children, Carol Hyde (James), Christine Sobek (Paul Anderson), Joseph Sobek (Suzi); grandchildren, Jimmy, Emily, Kenny (Kassy), Mitch, Elliot, Eric, Amelia; brother, Donald Stamy, and sister, Mary Susan Stamy Taylor; and many nieces and nephews.
Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Deacon Joseph James Sobek; her parents, Edith and Elmer Stamy; and brother, Richard Stamy.
Jean graduated from Marion, Iowa High School, Class of 1942, and the University of Iowa, Class of 1945, with a degree in psychology. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority, and Phi Beta Kappa and Mortar Board honorary societies. Upon graduation she was employed by International Business Machines (IBM) where she met her husband Joseph Sobek in Hammond, Ind. They celebrated 55 years of marriage before his passing in July 2004. Joseph was ordained a deacon in the Roman Catholic Church and he and Jean were both very involved in parish life and activities at St. Thomas More Church in Munster, Ind. Jean was also very active with the League of Women Voters, Panhellenic, and the local school district.
After Joseph’s death, Jean relocated to Noblesville and spent many healthy and active years at The Lodge Assisted Living. She appreciated and valued her many good friends and caregivers over the years.
Jean will be remembered as a wonderful and loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, and as a good friend to many. She always enjoyed a good conversation and loved hearing about everyone’s life and activities.
A celebration of Jean’s life will be planned for this summer.
Memorial contributions may be made to The SHARE Foundation, P.O. Box 400, Rolling Prairie, IN, 46371.
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