Ed and Mona Steffen were married in Cunningham October 9, 1947.
     Ed has been a lifelong member of St. John's. Mona was confirmed in
   1949.
     They have four living children: Mark (1951), David (1953), Suzanne
   (1955) and John (1957). A daughter Melanie was born July 2, 1954, and
   died July 5, 1954. 
     All the children were baptized and confirmed at St. John's.
     Ed and Mona are blessed with eight grandchildren.
                       
  Source:St. John's Lutheran Church Centennial 1893-1993, Nashville, Kansas, pg. 87