Opal Mahnken

FARRAR, Mo. -- Opal Emma Mahnken, 93, of Farrar died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, at Independence Care Center in Perryville, Missouri.

She was born Oct. 4, 1928, in Farrar to Theodor and Hilda Verseman Steffens. She and Leonard Mahnken were married Sept. 28, 1948, at Salem Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death May 7, 1988.

Opal was a lifelong member of Salem Lutheran Church, an avid quilter, gardener and Cardinal fan, and a member of Salem Ladies Aid, Lutheran Women's Missionary League, Altar Guild and Church Choir.

Survivors include one brother, Cletus Steffens of Farrar; four daughters, Janice Mahnken of Altenburg, Missouri; Maxine (David) Theiss of Farrar; and Jolene (Steve) Pohlman and Dana (Roy Jr.) Pohlman, both of Apple Creek, Missouri; three sons, Dewain Mahnken of Percy, Illinois; Steve (Sara) Mahnken of Longtown, Missouri; and James Mahnken of Farrar; daughter-in-law, Donna Mahnken; grandchildren, Jason, Jared, Benjamin and Derek Theiss, Chad, Dylan, Eric and Emma Mahnken, Alicea Legrand, Kaitlyn Wills, Kirsti Schremp, Whitney Hemman, Jacob Pohlman, Amanda Klaus and Brad Mahnken; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Opal was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Elaine Hadler Davis; two brothers, Robert Steffens and LeeRoy Steffens; three sons, Doyle "Ollie" Mahnken, Neal Mahnken and Jerry K. Mahnken; and granddaughter, Jessica Theiss.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar.

Funeral service will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at the church with the Rev. Roger Abernathy officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Salem Lutheran Church, Saxony Lutheran High School or Crown Hospice.

Ford and Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.