Laura Ruth Essig Obituary
The world bids farewell to Laura Ruth Essig of Hannibal, Missouri, departing on January 14, 2026 at the age of 46. Laura leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Laura Ruth Essig to show support.
She was predeceased by: her father Martin Daniel Essig Jr.; her son Blake Lee Daniel David; her sister Cindy Louise Wharton; her grandparents, Martin Daniel Essig Sr. and Ruth G. Essig; her aunt Gracie; and her uncle Donnie Forshee.
She is survived by: her mother Loretta Jean Stiles of Gardendale, AL; her fiancé Steve Link of Hannibal, MO; her children, Kora David (Tyler Miller) of Hannibal, MO, Marissa David (Brady Sims) of Hannibal, MO, Gracin McArthur of Hannibal, MO and Corbyn McArthur of Hannibal, MO; her siblings, Marty Freeman of Frankford, MO, Danny Essig (Leslie) of Hannibal, MO, Anthony Dwayne of Hannibal, MO, Dana Golian of Hannibal, MO, Shayna Forshee of Hannibal, MO and Jennifer Essig of Gardendale, AL; her grandchildren, Emerson Miller, Willow Miller, Leighton Sims and Leland Sims; and her sister Barbara Nicole Cropp of Bowling Green, MO.. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles and aunts.
Memorial contributions can be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses.
