Marie Agnes Stein

Marie Stein was the heart of our family. A proud homemaker and a truly fabulous mother. Marie’s life was defined by the simple, beautiful things she loved most: her family, country music, baking, a good game of cribbage, and tending to her yard and flowers. Nothing made her happier than a house full of her kids and grandkids.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Owen Stein (married 59 years); parents Leonard and Lura Schaendorf; sister, Margaret Olson; brothers-in-law John Schwartz, Bryce Olson, and Larry Antecki; sister-in-law, Phyllis Stein.

She leaves behind a loving legacy in her three daughters and their families: Lisa (Todd) Baker, Lynda (Marshael) Nations, and Marcia (Steve) Southard. She was the proud grandmother to Kurtis (Kenzie) Baker, Fr. Nicholas Baker, Morgan Baker, Olivia (Nathan) Weiss, Carson Weiss, Duncan (Renee) Southard, Alex Southard, Carly Southard, Kelsey (Manthan) Kimmane, Kourtney (Michael) Batora, and Justin (Ariel) Nations. Her light continues to shine in her great-grandchildren Brooks, Scottie, Owen, Oliver, Liam, and Henrick. Marie is also survived by her siblings Leonard (Connie) Schoendorf, Michael (Pauline) Schaendorf, and Norma Oakley; and her in-laws Burrell Stein, Sr. Marjorie Stein, Bernadette Antecki, Ken (Margaret) Schwartz, and Rosemary (Calvin) Wolters.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Cook Funeral Home (Byron Center Chapel), 2067 84th St. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Holy Spirit Parish, 2230 Lake Michigan Dr. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, with visitation from 10-11 a.m. prior to the Mass. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.cookcaresbyron.com in their online guestbook.