Helen Epple

Helen C. Epple, 94, of Hermann, Mo., passed away Monday, December 23, 2019, at Gasconade Manor Nursing Home, Owensville, Missouri. Helen was born in Little Berger, Missouri on August 28, 1925, a daughter of the late Aaron and Martha (Koeller) LaBoube. Helen was the widow of Vernon L. Epple. They were united in marriage on July 1, 1944, at St. Joseph's Church, Little Berger, Mo. Vernon preceded her in death on January 2, 2011. Helen was a member of St. George Church, Hermann, and the ladies sodality. She was also a member of the Hermann V.F.W. Auxiliary. She worked at International Shoe Company. Helen is survived by three daughters, Elaine LaBoube and husband Kenneth, of Beaufort, Missouri; Linda Parsons and husband Terry, of Stover, Missouri; and Geralyn Gloe and husband James, of Fulton, Missouri. Visitation will be held Friday, December 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home, Hermann. A funeral mass will follow at 2:00 p.m. at St. George Church, Hermann, Missouri, with Rev. Msgr. Gregory Higley officiating. Burial will be at Oak Haven Memorial Gardens, Hermann. Memorials may be given to St. George Church or V.F.W. Auxiliary. C/O Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home.