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Obituaries

Local obituaries for Cuba, Missouri and surrounding areas

Glenda May Bridgeman

Glenda May Bridgeman

May 16, 2024

Glenda May Bridgeman (nee: Midyett) of Leasburg, Missouri left this life on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the age of 69.A complete obituary will be forthcoming.Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, 5-8 p.m. at Mizell Funeral Home 904 W. Washington St. Cuba, Missouri.Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 24, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Mizell Funeral...

Dolores Eickelmann

Dolores Eickelmann

May 11, 2024

Dolores Eickelmann (Miller), 93, of Cuba, passed away peacefully at her home in Cuba with the comforting presence of her loving family on Saturday, May 11, 2024. On November 16, 1930, Dolores, was born to the union of Robert Miller and Evelyn (Weirmeyer) in St. Louis, Missouri. Dolores was united in marriage to Elmer Eickelmann on November 25, 1950, in St. Louis...

Charlie Medows

Charlie Medows

May 10, 2024

Charlie Medows of Cuba, Missouri was born on March 12, 1936, in Caruthersville, Missouri to Harding A. and Nova V. (Bishop) Medows. He left this life on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Phelps Health in Rolla at the age of 88.

 Charlie was united in marriage to Pat Stone on January 4, 1958, in Red Bird, Missouri. To this union five...

Mary Ann Tennyson

Mary Ann Tennyson

May 8, 2024

Mary Ann Tennyson of Cuba, Missouri was born on March 25, 1946, in Gary, Indiana to Lawrence and Marie (Abraham) Schiesser. She left this life on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur, Missouri at the age of 78.

 Mary Ann Schiesser was united in marriage to Virgil L. Hoshaw on November 16, 1968. Together they had three...

Joseph Vincent Gahr

Joseph Vincent Gahr

May 1, 2024

Joseph Vincent Gahr of Fulton, Missouri was born on March 29, 1957, to Jackie W. and Dorothy J. (Strub) Gahr. He left this life on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Milan Care Center in Milan, Missouri at the age of 67. Joe was affectionately known as Sputnik when he was young. He worked as an assembler at a manufacturing facility in...

Beverly Jane Lotridge

Beverly Jane Lotridge

Apr 14, 2024

Beverly Jane Lotridge of Louisburg, Missouri was born on October 27, 1940, in Seymour, Iowa to Zora and Meryl (Hardy) Rash. She left this life at her home on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the age of 83.

 

Beverly was united in marriage to George David Lotridge on February 18, 1961. To this union two children were born Lora and Bryan.

 

Over...

Shelia Koelling

Shelia Koelling

Apr 12, 2024

Shelia May Koelling (Wright), 76, of Cuba, passed away, Friday, April 12, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur.

On December 3, 1947, Shelia was born to the union of Virgil Wright and Mabel Sue (Sorrells) in St. Louis.

Shelia was a graduate from Lafayette High School.

On March 9, 1968, Shelia was united in marriage to Leon Koelling at the Sherman Baptist...

Albert Smith

Albert Smith

Mar 31, 2024

Albert Gordon Smith, 91 of Cuba, passed away, Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Phelps Medical Center in Rolla.

On February 28, 1933, Al was born to the union of Gordon Smith and Gladys (Kraft) in St. Louis, Missouri.

He was a graduate from Webster Groves High School.

Al was united in marriage to Nicola "Nikki" (Kausch) on June 25, 1960 in St. Louis,...

Myra Briggs

Myra Briggs

Mar 31, 2024

Myra Ann Briggs, a beloved resident of Cuba,, passed away on, March 31, 2024, at the age of 91 at Union Care Center in Union, Missouri. Born on December 28, 1932, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Gilbert and Bertha Grob, Mrs. Briggs led a life filled with love and devotion to her family.Myra was married to Everett E. Briggs, II...

William "Bill" P. Lott

William "Bill" P. Lott

Mar 20, 2024

William "Bill" P. Lott, 73, of Steelville, passed away, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan. On October 9, 1950, Bill was born to the union of Roland T. Lott Sr. & Agnes G. (Loeffler) in Columbus, Ohio. Bill was a high school graduate and would make his career as a clerk for Hunter Engineering in St. Louis where...

Wilbert L.F. Adair

Wilbert L.F. Adair

Mar 14, 2024

Wilbert Lee Franklin Adair of Cuba, Missouri was born on March 14, 1936, in Berryman, Missouri to Thomas Franklin and Eva (Bridgeman) Adair. He left this life on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Cuba Manor at the age of 88.

Wilbert was united in marriage to Lula V. (Holt) Harrison on September 17, 1970, in Crawford County, Missouri.

Wilbert worked at McGinnis...

Donna S. (Bach) Schmelz

Donna S. (Bach) Schmelz

Mar 10, 2024

Donna S. Schmelz of Leasburg, Missouri was born on January 29, 1955, in St. Louis, Missouri to Cecil Thomas and Betty L. (Krietlow) Bach. She left this life on Sunday, March 10, 2024, with her family by her side at the age of 69.

 

Donna was united in marriage to Earl Schmelz, Jr. on March 2, 1973, in Union, Missouri. To...

Ruth A. Hendrickson

Ruth A. Hendrickson

Mar 5, 2024

 Ruth A. Hendrickson of Owensville, Missouri was born on January 16, 1930 to Omar and

Gertrude (nee Howard) Spurgeon and passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at the age of 94

years.

 She married D. Ervin Hendrickson on June 5, 1948.

 Ruth and Erv lived in Cuba, Missouri on the corner of Hickory and Fair across from the old

fairgrounds for over 50 years. Each...

William F. "Bill" Maerli

William F. "Bill" Maerli

Feb 15, 2024

William F. “Bill” Maerli, a beloved member of the Cuba, Missouri community, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on March 20, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri to Nicholas and Marie (Burger) Maerli, Bill lived a life filled with dedication and service to those around him.

Bill's commitment to education was evident as he graduated...

Nova Horton-Owens

Nova Horton-Owens

Feb 11, 2024

Nova Amelia Horton-Owens

(February 11, 2024 - February 11, 2024)

Rolla, MO - Nova Amelia Horton-Owens, a precious infant, born on February 11, 2024, in Rolla, MO, left this world too soon on the same day, surrounded by the love of her family. Although Nova's time with us was brief, her impact on our lives will forever be cherished.

Nova was the beloved...

James W. "Jim" Cape

James W. "Jim" Cape

Feb 8, 2024

James W. "Jim" Cape of Cuba, Missouri left this life on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at the age of 91.

Jim was united in marriage to Darlene C. Hewkin on February 24, 1953, in Steelville, Missouri. To this union three children were born Alan, Randy and Scott.

 

Jim honorably served his country in the United States Army, during the Korean War. He...

Mary Catherine Kage

Mary Catherine Kage

Jan 28, 2024

The Kage family is saddened to announce the passing of their beloved mother, Mary Catherine Kage, a resident of Cuba, MO. She passed away peacefully in the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 28 th, 2024, at the age of 86. 

She was born November 10 th, 1937, in St. Louis, MO to Florian and Elsie Buchheit (Trost). Mary...

George N. Motsegood

George N. Motsegood

Jan 27, 2024

George N. Motsegood passed away January 27, 2024, at Bickford Senior Living, Champaign.  He was born October 22, 1948, at Granite City, the son of George and Dorothy (Wickham) Motsegood.  



He is survived by his wife, Kathleen of White Heath, Illinois and two sons and their spouses, Perry Nelson and Jennifer Lynn (Stoddard) Motsegood of Sammamish, Washington, Henry George and...

Richard Daniel Turner

Richard Daniel Turner

Jan 25, 2024

Richard Daniel Turner of St. Louis was born on March 20, 1979, in Warrenton, Missouri. He departed this life suddenly on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the age of 44.

Richard dedicated several years of his life as the owner and operator of Total Exteriors in St. Louis. Known for his strong work ethic, he took pride in providing excellent service...

Bobbie Rae Lee

Bobbie Rae Lee

Jan 23, 2024

Bobbie Rae Lee, of Cuba, Missouri, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in her home. She was born on January 18, 1936, in Springhill, Louisiana, to loving parents Barney and Tessie Mae (Price) Allen.

Bobbie dedicated her life to caring for her family and creating a warm and inviting home. She found joy in...

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