Remembering Merlene Sue Hughes

Age 67, South Sioux City, Neb.
Passed away on May 6, 2020

Merlene was born on May 6, 1953, in Laurel, Neb., to Bernhard and Emeline (Kuhl) Bock. She graduated from South Sioux City High School in 1971 and then went on to graduate from Ellis School of Beauty in 1972.

Merlene was united in marriage to Phillip Hughes for 18 years. They later divorced. She met the love of her life Charles Hagel, and they were together for 32 years. Merlene had various careers throughout her life, working as a hairdresser at Thacker Hair for 20 years, Donnealy Marketing, and at Tyson for the past 35 years.

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