Mary Agnes Stein was born to John and Elizabeth (Carroll) Clancy on December 24, 1919 at Fort Dodge, Iowa. She grew up in Pomeroy where she received her early education and then furthered her education at Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
On June 3, 1940 she married Garwin Stein at Fort Dodge, Iowa. They lived in Pomeroy, Ames and California. She was a school teacher and homemaker.
Mrs. Stein died Wednesday, June 30, 2010 following surgery. She was 90 years of age.
Agnes was a member of the Catholic faith. She was active in Catholic Daughters and the Ames Women Club. She loved to read, music, all things Irish and spending time with family.
She is survived by four children David J. (Connie) Stein, Sr., Betty (Anthony) Bulich, Jean Clancy (Harry Maixner), Peg (Bill) Helms; grandchildren: David John (Ann) Stein, Jr., Christopher (Leah) Stein, Aimee (Jeff) Dietzenbach, Todd (Kristen) Bulich, Justin (Laurie) Frizzell, Tami (Adam) Moen; and nine great grandchildren.
Agnes was preceded in death by her husband, Garwin Stein, and one grandson, Julian Clancy Frazier.