Ione E. Deken Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ione E. Deken of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, who passed away on April 6, 2026, at the age of 100, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ione E. Deken or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Stephen Srstka and Emma Srstka (Carda); her husband Jack Rueck; her former husband Otto Alexander; her brothers, Stephen and Frank Srstka; her husband Clem Deken; and her stepchildren, Shirley Dodson, Steven Alexander, Jim Croft and Darrell Deken.
She is survived by: her son Stephen Rueck (Teresa); her stepchildren, Mary Coon, Monietta Wilkerson (Dale) and Felix Deken (Amy); and her grandchildren, Steve Joy, Stephanie Rueck, Matt Mobley, Cheryl Dowling and Georgia Lord. She is also survived by nine great grandchildren and many step grandchildren.
