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Obituaries

Local obituaries for Cuba, Missouri and surrounding areas

William Dean Harris

William Dean Harris

Jun 9, 2024

William Dean Harris, 73, of Leasburg, passed away, Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Dixon Nursing Home & Rehab. On September 16, 1950, William was born to the union of Delbert Arthur Harris and Marie Gertrude (Huffman) in St. Louis, Missouri. William was a graduate from Ritenour High School in Breckenridge Hills, Missouri. After graduating from high school, William was drafted into the United...

William "Bill" W. Simms, III

William "Bill" W. Simms, III

May 29, 2024

William W. “Bill” Simms, III, of Klamath River, California, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Missouri at the age of 67. He was born on December 15, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri to William W. and Eva Pauline (Todd) Simms, II.Bill was a graduate of Lafayette High School - Class of 1975 and...

Clifford Phillips

Clifford Phillips

May 22, 2024

Clifford Allen Phillips Sr., 74 of Cuba, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Phelps Regional Medical Center in Rolla.

On June 16, 1949, Clifford was born to the union of Ted Phillips and Doris Elizabeth (Haughkirk) at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois.

Clifford was united in marriage to the love of his life, Dessie “Chuckie” Charlene Phillips (Sellers)...

Gary Wayne Peters Sr.

Gary Wayne Peters Sr.

May 20, 2024

Gary Wayne Peters Sr., 75, of Bourbon, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Cuba Manor in the comforting presence of his family and the caring staff. On March 6, 1949, Gary was born to the union of Raymond Peters and Amelia (Hoevelmann) in St. Louis, Missouri. Gary was united to Sandy Sharp in a commitment ceremony, and they would spend...

Polly Baldwin

Polly Baldwin

May 19, 2024

Polly Baldwin of Cuba, Missouri was born on November 8, 1938, in Parma, Missouri to Marvin L. and Edna V. (Sanders) Breece. She left this life peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at her home at the age of 85.

Polly was united in marriage to Rawleigh H. Baldwin on May 4, 1957, in Tupelo, Mississippi. To this union two sons...

Glenda May Bridgeman

Glenda May Bridgeman

May 16, 2024

Glenda May Bridgeman of Leasburg, Missouri was born on December 18, 1954, in Steelville, Missouri to Cecil and Venita L. (Harmon) Midyett. She left this life peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Cuba Manor at the age of 69.

Glenda Midyett was united in marriage to Lester L. Bridgeman on October 21, 1972, in Cuba, Missouri. To this union three...

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.

 

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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...

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