Mary Kae Lehman

Mary Kathryn (Kunz) Lehman, 78, of Evansville, passed away peacefully and prayerfully at her lifetime home on Thursday, December 14, 2023 surrounded by her loving children. Mary Kae was born on March 15, 1945 in Evansville to the late William John and Mary Frances (Lannert) Kunz. She and her husband, the late Deacon Thomas D. Lehman, married on October 12, 1963 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (now St. Boniface Parish), where she was a longtime, faithful member. Mary Kae and Tom were active in the Cursillo movement with the Diocese of Evansville as well as the Diocesan Prayer Apostolate. They were leaders of RCIA and other ministries and were inducted into the Brute Society for their service to the Church. Mary Kae was recently inducted into the Sts. Anna and Simeon Society, a ministry of prayer, witness, and sacrifice for the sanctification of all. Mary Kae is survived by four sons, Greg (Denise) Lehman, Keith (Gretchen) Lehman, Bill (Jay Runner) Lehman and Steve (Jennifer) Lehman and two daughters, Amy (James) Schroeder and Julie (Chris) File; grandchildren, Jacob, Kelly, Andrew, Casey, Jack, Zachary, Emma, Matthew, Isaac, Noah, Taylor, Lucas, William, Louis, Grace, Samuel and Katherine. In addition to her parents, Mary Kae was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Deacon Tom Lehman in 2018; by children, Angela and Darrell and by her brothers, Thomas and Joseph Kunz. She loved being with her family and supported her husband throughout his diaconate and alongside her children’s and grandchildren’s activities. In addition to her Church work and family life, Mary Kae worked at the Bread of Life Bookstore for many years, a job in which she found great joy. She was a devoted friend to many and loved all the people in her prayer groups, card groups, dinner groups, volunteer groups, and more. Her peaceful presence was inviting and people were drawn to her quiet strength and steadfast faith which she lived out so beautifully. Mary Kae was known and beloved by many for her gentleness, patience, and trust in God’s Divine Providence, which shone through even in her greatest trials. She often shared that her plan of action after her terminal diagnosis was to wait, pray, hope, and trust. And that she did, to the end, showing us what it means to trust in God’s Holy Will and be grateful in all circumstances. The family would like to thank all her medical as well as spiritual caregivers during this remarkable journey to her heavenly home. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rev. Christopher Droste officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 until 7:00 PM on Monday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street where there will be a vigil service held at 5:00 PM. Friends may also visit with the family from 9:00 AM until service time on Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2701 W. Franklin Street. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Boniface Parish, 1626 Glendale Ave, Evansville, IN 47712. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Mary Kae Lehman

March 15, 1945 - December 14, 2023