VANDA LEA WEGENG

Vanda Lea Wegeng, 92, of Richmond, MO died Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Vanda was born on May 13, 1923 in Norborne, MO to Ernest and Clara (Barclay) Macoubrie. She married Eldon Wegeng of Norborne on September 29, 1945. He preceded her in death on July 5, 2008.

Survivors include two sons and two daughters-n-law, Michael Eldon and Pamela Wegeng of Wichita, KS and Terry Lee and Phylis Wegeng of Jefferson City, MO; 6 grandchildren, Brett Wegeng, Courtney Lawrie, Stephen Wegeng, Adrian Wegeng-Frank, Preston Wegeng and Pierce Wegeng; 11 great-grandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Judy Goetting of Norborne.

In addition to her parents and husband, Vanda was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl Macoubrie and Marvin Macoubrie; and three sisters, Melva Sherwood, Hazel Gardner and Willou Mae Mills.

Vannda was a graduate from the Rockingham High School.  She was a receptionist for Dr. Robert Jordan in Richmond.  She lived and farmed in the Henrietta bottoms with her husband and they moved to Richmond in 1975. Vanda was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Altar Society and the Ray County Hospital Auxiliary.  Vanda's hobbies and interests included crafts and sewing.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Richmond.  Visitation will be Saturday, February 27, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where the rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. at the church.  Burial will be in the Richmond Memory Gardens Cemetery. Online condolences may be left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com