Della Elaine Gravemann of Defiance, MO passed away on June 18, 2025 at the age of 96. 

She is survived by her son, Mark (Kellie) Gravemann; sister, Mary Ohlemeyer; grandson, Michael (Tania) Pennock; four great-grandchildren, Christian (Bekah), Amber, Haleigh, and Faith Pennock;  She is preceded in death by her father, Omar M. Cork, mother, Bonnie A. (McCormick) Cork, husband, Glennon W Gravemann, brothers, Rae, Wayne, Donald, Morgan, Warren, and David Cork, sister, Leola Bruening.  

She enjoyed working on crossword and jigsaw puzzles and cherished time spent with family, creating lasting memories filled with love and laughter.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a local humane society of your choice. 

Family is being served by Pitman Funeral Home in Wentzville.