Melba J. Ruebke Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Melba J. Ruebke in Independence, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 85, on August 7, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Roscow Benline and Veda Benline (Donjon); her husband Edward Ruebke; her son Allen Ruebke; her grandson Anthony Ruebke; and her brother William Benline.
She is survived by: her daughters, Susan Hughey (David) of Chester, IL, Carol Hatcher (Don) of Chester, IL and Mary Schroeder (David) of Chester, IL; her grandchildren, Michael Hughey (Stacy), Elizabeth Balusek (Garrison), Amanda Wilderman (Jace), Ed Smith (Dawn), Eric Hughey, Niki Ruebke Sahey, Ross Ruebke and Kristi Perry; and her great grandchildren, Madison Hughey, Adam Rogers, Alyson Rogers, Colin Hughey, Gavin Wilderman, Drew Wilderman, Michael Wilderman (Madison), Isac Smith, Adian Rogers, Jonny Balusek, Wyatt Hughey, Austin Hughey, Landen Perry, Payten Perry, Roman Treveer, Leland Diercks, Alex Balusek and Christian Balusek. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be given to St. John's Lutheran Cemetery Fund, c/o Wilson's Funeral Home, PO Box 217, Steeleville, IL, 62288.
