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Helen C. Epple, 94, Hermann, passed away Monday, Dec. 23, 2019 at Gasconade Manor Nursing Home, Owensville.
She was born in Little Berger on Aug. 28, 1925, a daughter of the late Aaron and Martha (Koeller) LaBoube.
She was the widow of Vernon L. Epple. They were united in marriage on July 1, 1944, at St. Joseph’s Church, Little Berger. Vernon preceded her in death on Jan. 2, 2011.
Helen was a member of St. George Church, Hermann, and the ladies sodality. She was also a member of the Hermann VFW Auxiliary. She worked at International Shoe Company.
She is survived by three daughters, Elaine LaBoube and husband Kenneth of Beaufort, Linda Parsons and husband Terry of Stover and Geralyn Gloe and husband James of Fulton; by two brothers, Leon LaBoube of Gerald and Calvin LaBoube and wife Virginia of Fenton; by a sister, Valoise Scholten and husband Vernon of Owensville; by a brother-in-law, George Epple and wife Barb of Hermann; and by seven grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a sister, Bernice Elsenraat; a brother Clifford LaBoube; and two sisters-in-law, Barbara LaBoube and Bernice LaBoube.
A funeral mass was held Friday, Dec. 27, at St. George Church, Hermann, with Rev. Msgr. Gregory Higley officiating. Burial was at Oak Haven Memorial Gardens, Hermann. Memorial contributions suggested to St. George Church or VFW Auxiliary.
Arrangements entrusted to Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home, Hermann.
