Karen M. Wegescheide

Karen M. Wegescheide, 62, of Cuba, Missouri, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at her home.

Karen Marie Wegescheide was born on August 1, 1957 in Saint Louis, Missouri to Donald and Odelia (Hassel) Wegescheide. She grew up and attended school in Saint Louis, later moving to the Sullivan area, graduating in the Sullivan High School class of 1976. She lived in various places after graduation including Jefferson City, Missouri and the state of California. Karen then returned back to Missouri to make it her final home in 1995.

After her move back to Missouri, she attended cosmetology school then worked as a hair stylist for many years and purchased her father’s home in Leasburg. There she enjoyed working in her yard, mowing her grass and entertaining her family with barbecues. She loved spending time in the sun, especially while floating on the river.

Karen was known as the “Mother of All” and had a big heart. She was always giving and selfless. She had such a special love for her nieces and nephews. Karen will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by many.

Karen is survived by her four siblings: Debra Wegescheide-Holterman of Westphalia, MO, Joseph Wegescheide and wife Lisa of Leasburg, Cathy Wegescheide-West and husband William of Cuba, MO, and Alva Wegescheide-Roberts of Valley Park, Missouri; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Mary; two brother in laws, David Roberts and Roger Holterman.

A Remembrance Memorial Service for Karen will be 7 p.m., Friday, May 21, 2021 at the Eaton Funeral Home.

Visitation will be 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Friday, May 21, 2021 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan.

Friends may send their online condolences to Karen’s family at www.eatonfuneralhome.com.

All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Sullivan.