LaWanna Louise Eifert

LaWanna Louise Eifert, 86, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Thursday, October 6, 2016 at St. Francis Medical Center. She was born May 14, 1930 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Charles J. and Thelma Henson Bertrand Sr. She graduated from Illmo-Fornfelt High School. She and Robert F. Steck were married in 1949 in Cape Girardeau, he died in 1966. She later married A. R. Eifert in July of 1969 in Anahuac, TX. LaWanna had worked in the cafeteria at Notre Dame Regional High School. She was a member of St. Mary Cathedral. LaWanna was a lady that loved her family deeply. She was the caretaker, pie maker and guidance counselor of her family. In summary, she would give her last shirt off of her back if you needed it. Look up and I'm sure you will feel her beautiful smile and warmth that she gave so often. LaWanna will truly be missed dearly. Her legacy will live on through her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Survivors include Survivors: Son - Robert Charles (Judy) Steck of Jackson, MO. Daughters - Ann Marie (Kyle) Hahn of Marble Hill, MO. Katrina Louise (Wayne) Calhoun of Altenburg, MO. Cindy (Joel) Neely of Oak Ridge, MO. LaWanna (Tom) Heise of Altenburg, MO. Brother - Charles J. (Lisa) Bertrand of Cape Girardeau, MO. Sister - Patricia Gross, Cape Girardeau, MO. Sister - Charlene Vandeven, Cape Girardeau, MO. Grandchildren - Ashley, Ryan and Shane (Megan) Steck, Joshua, David and Kyla Hahn, Corey and Jessica Calhoun ,Rebecca Rollet, Alex Neely, Tressa Bauman and Erin Crader Great Grandchildren - Brydan, Ryanna and Chrislyn Steck, Bradyn Hahn and Merci Ann Cox, Deacon and Grayson Calhoun ,Ruby Mae Rollet, Wyatt and Levi Crader, Elyse and McKenna Bauman. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and son - David Edward Steck. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home with parish prayers at 7:00 PM. Funeral service will be Monday, October 10, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Kelly officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. Memorial contributions may be given to Notre Dame Regional High School, 265 Notre Dame Dr., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.

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LaWanna Louise Eifert

May 14, 1930 - October 6, 2016