Obituaries

Local obituaries for Cuba, Missouri and surrounding areas

Emily L. Wagner

Emily L. Wagner

Apr 27, 2023

 

Emily L. Wagner of Chamois, Missouri was born on August 18, 1942, in Rolla, Missouri. She left this life on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at her home at the age of 80.

 

Emily was a homemaker and a twenty-five year breast cancer survivor. She enjoyed going to yard sales, coloring, sewing, gardening, and spending time with her family...

Judy L. Cooley

Judy L. Cooley

Apr 22, 2023

 

Judy L. Cooley of Cuba, Missouri was born on May 22, 1957, in Arlington, Virginia. She left this life on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur, Missouri at the age of 65.

Judy was united in marriage to James D. Cooley on September 17, 1981, in St. Charles, Missouri. To this union two children were...

Odel Imogene Kean

Odel Imogene Kean

Mar 27, 2023

 

Odel Imogene Kean of Rolla and formerly of Leasburg, Missouri was born to the union of Walter and Ione (Thornhill) Koepke on October 29, 1938 in Jefferson City, Missouri. She went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family on Monday, March 27, 2023 at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri at the age of 84 years....

James F. "Jim" Brand, Sr.

James F. "Jim" Brand, Sr.

Mar 17, 2023

 

James F. “Jim” Brand, Sr. of Cuba, Missouri was born on November 2, 1937, in Steelville, Missouri to the union of Everett R. and Edath M. (Gilliam) Brand. He left from this life on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Cuba Manor at the age of 85.

 

Jim was united in marriage to Mary Ann Josephine Dabrowski on April...

Clarence S. "Peewee" Ray, Jr.

Clarence S. "Peewee" Ray, Jr.

Mar 16, 2023

 

Clarence S. “Peewee” Ray, Jr. of Rolla, Missouri was born on September 14, 1973 in Rolla, Missouri to the union of Clarence S. and Gladys (Mash) Ray. He left from this life surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at St. Louis University Hospital at the age of 49.

Peewee was united in marriage to Sandy Ravenscraft...

William F. "Bill" Moeckli

William F. "Bill" Moeckli

Mar 7, 2023

William F. “Bill” Moeckli of Cuba, Missouri was born on Tuesday, April 1, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri to the union of Herbert A. and Juanita S. (Wood) Moeckli. He left from this life with his daughters by his side on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Cottages of Lake St. Louis at the age of 70.

Bill was united in...

Paul G. Hughes

Paul G. Hughes

Mar 5, 2023

 

Paul G. Hughes of Cuba, Missouri was born on November 2, 1944, in Cuba, Missouri to the union of Hoyt and Viola (Worley) Hughes. He left from this life surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at his home at the age of 78.

 

Paul was united marriage to Pauline Mincher on January 2, 1965. To...

Gloria M. Hovis

Gloria M. Hovis

Feb 25, 2023

 

Gloria M. Hovis of Cuba, Missouri was born on May 24, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri to the union of James and Dorothy (Prewett) Duncan. She left from this life at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the age of 82.

 

Gloria was united in marriage to Charles William Hovis on September...

Betty Jean Blankenship

Betty Jean Blankenship

Feb 21, 2023

 

Betty Jean Blankenship of Bourbon, Missouri was born on February 24, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri to the union of Charles and Melba (Harper) LaBryer. She left from this life surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at her home at the age of 72.

Betty was united in marriage to Marion Blankenship on October 1, 1966,...

Doris J. Roganish

Doris J. Roganish

Feb 14, 2023

 

Doris J. Roganish of Town & Country and formerly of Cuba was born on July 10, 1926, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the union of Simon and Verna (Koons) Fox. She left from this life on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at her home at the age of 96.

 

Doris was united in marriage to Nicholas Roganish on November 12,...

Nellie Marie McGrath

Nellie Marie McGrath

Feb 12, 2023

 

Nellie Marie McGrath of Bourbon, Missouri was born on December 22, 1936, inSt. Louis, Missouri to the union of William and Evalene (Barth) Simane ofBismarck, Missouri. She left from this life on Sunday, February 12, 2023, atSteelville Living Center at the age of 86.

Nell retired after twenty years of dedicated service as the Assistant TellerSupervisor at the Bank...

Everett E. Briggs, III

Everett E. Briggs, III

Feb 11, 2023

 

Everett E. Briggs, III of Rolla, Missouri was born on Tuesday, August 23, 1955, in Verdon, France to the union of Everett E. and Myra A. (Grob) Briggs, II. He left from this life suddenly on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at his mother’s home in Cuba, Missouri at the age of 67.

 

Everett graduated from Cuba High School...

John Arthur Joseph Swaller

John Arthur Joseph Swaller

Feb 11, 2023

 

John Arthur Joseph Swaller of Cuba, Missouri was born on Saturday, August 24, 1957, in High Ridge, Missouri to the union of John R. and Anna R. (Schierhoff) Swaller. He left from this life surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at his home at the age of 65.

John was united in marriage to Rose Miner on...

Gerri Grueber

Gerri Grueber

Feb 7, 2023

Gerri Grueber of Bourbon, Missouri was born on Saturday, March 1, 1930, in Bourbon, Missouri to the union of Edgar and Grace (Miller) Coffman. She left from this life on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the Riverview at The Park Nursing Center in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri at the age of 92.

Gerri was united in marriage to Eugene Edward Grueber on...

Johnny Lee Elliston

Johnny Lee Elliston

Jan 27, 2023

Johnny Lee Elliston of Cuba, Missouri was born on Thursday, November 3, 1960, in Steelville, Missouri to the union of Roy Lee and Alma Martha (Gregory) Elliston. He left from this life on Friday, January 27, 2023, at his home at the age of 62.

Johnny graduated from Cuba High School “Class of 1979”. He would honorably serve his country in...

Ovia Marie McGinnis

Ovia Marie McGinnis

Jan 11, 2023

The family of Ovia Marie McGinnis of Cuba, Missouri, is saddened to announce her passing away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the age of 89. She was born on Saturday, November 25, 1933, in Big Flat, Arkansas to the union of George and Ollie (Curtis) Crisp.

It was on Friday, March 10, 1950, in Salem, Arkansas that Leroy McGinnis took...

Dale E. Wild, Sr.

Dale E. Wild, Sr.

Jan 8, 2023

Dale Edwin Wild, Sr. of Leasburg, Missouri was born on Tuesday, June 15, 1937, in Belleville, Illinois to the union of Irwin Walter and Sabra (Beeson) Wild. He left from this life on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at his home at the age of 85.

Dale was united in marriage to Audrey J. Nahlik on August 22, 1964, in Imperial, Missouri....

Robert L. "Bob" Larson

Robert L. "Bob" Larson

Jan 6, 2023

Robert L. “Bob” Larson of Cuba, Missouri was born on Monday, December 11, 1939, in Colfax, Wisconsin to the union of Ernest and Beryl (Mittelstadt) Larson. He left from this life peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Friday, January 6, 2023, at the age of 83.

Bob was united in marriage to Pamela (Petty) Farmer on...

Robert H. "Bob" Gunn, Sr.

Robert H. "Bob" Gunn, Sr.

Jan 4, 2023

Robert H. Gunn Sr., of Warr Acres, OK, left his bonds of clay at 72 years, 364 days and 23 hours while in the company of his family after a prolonged illness. Robert had many nicknames throughout his life - Dutch, Bob, Bobby, Big Bob, Rob - but was known to all as a quiet, kind man devoted to his...

Donnie W. "Huckleberry" Lee

Donnie W. "Huckleberry" Lee

Dec 25, 2022

Donnie W. “Huckleberry” Lee of Cuba, Missouri was born on August 27, 1949, in Alco, Arkansas to the union of Lonnie and Winnie M. (Marriott) Lee. He left from this life on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at his home at the age of 73.

Donnie honorably served his country in the United States Army. He had been disabled for several years....