Barbara Lyn Gruber-Capps

Barbara Lyn Gruber-Capps obituary

Barbara Lyn Gruber-Capps

Barbara Gruber-Capps Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 18, 2025.
Barbara Lynn Gruber-Capps, 70, of Macon, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at her home.

The daughter of Robert and Lorene (Naugley) Gruber, she was born December 28, 1954 in Wellsville, Missouri. Barbara was united in marriage to Alan Capps in 1990, in Kirksville, Missouri.

Barbara is survived by her husband Alan and two sons, Jesse and Slade Capps. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Barbara worked as an LPN for The Pines in Kirksville for many years.

She will be Missed very much!
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