Diane M. (Michalik) Hughes-Sparks Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Diane M. (Michalik) Hughes-Sparks of Cuba, Missouri, born in Saint James, Missouri, who passed away on March 1, 2026, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Diane M. (Michalik) Hughes-Sparks to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joe Michalik and Helen Michalik; her former husband Jim Hughes; her husband Sonny Sparks; her child Thomas J. Hughes; and her brother-in-law Michael Gary Jett.

She is survived by: her children, James, Cheri Hughes and Carolyn Sanazaro (Dan); her grandchildren, Jordan Hansel (Tony), Lane Sanazaro (Jessi), Catie Johnson (Seth), Lacey Sanazaro (Bryer), Cameron Hughes (Alexis) and Braiden Hughes; her great grandchildren, William Hansel, Katherine Hansel and Calliope Hughes; her sister Donna Jett; and her friend Ron. She is also survived by many extended family members, three step-grandchildren, and friends.

If desired, memorials may be made to The Hamilton Family Cemetery Charitable Trust c/o Bob Hamilton 404 Jenna Ridge Ln.