Arliet Jean Huber

Arliet Jean Huber, 94, of Springfield, formerly of Easton, passed away at 4:52 p.m., on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Concordia Village, in Springfield, Illinois She was born May 21, 1932, in Topeka, Illinois, to Clarence and Alvena (Horstman) Armbrust. She married Arvin Huber on June 6, 1954. He preceded her in death on August 19, 1957. She later married Dale Hubbard and divorced in 1976. Mrs. Huber is survived by one daughter, Brenda (Mike) McCuskey, of Springfield; grandson: Ryan (Brittany) McCuskey, of Colombus, Ohio; one sister-in-law; one niece; and one nephew; as well as her granddog Daisy, her faithful companion to the end. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one son, Robert “Bobby” Huber. Mrs. Huber was a member of the Easton United Methodist Church, and later enjoyed attending services at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, in Havana. She worked at the Havana airport, Easton grocery store, and later the restaurant in Easton, which she purchased in October 1970. The cafe was her life for 36 years until her retirement in 2006. It was a gathering spot for men who sat at the round table, some of whom had keys, because Jean didn’t open up early enough. She would always bake and give away sweet treats, even though the objective of her business was to sell food. In March 2000, Jean was one of 150 recipients of the Illinois Woman of Achievement Award who were honored for demonstrating excellence in their professional and volunteer work and committing themselves to enhancing their communities. During Jean’s mandatory rest after back surgery, the men at the round table decided they couldn’t go without their morning coffee and opened the Cafe. This was a featured article in the Peoria Journal Star and The Chicago Tribune. A very special recognition and heartfelt appreciation for Memorial Hospice Care and employees and staff of Concordia Village Summer Breeze wing. The cafe was once a gathering spot for kids after school and basketball games, but it was always a place to go on holidays if you were alone. It was also the only place her grandson could have a Mountain Dew. Visitation will be held at Hurley Funeral Home, in Havana, from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Graveside services will follow the visitation at Laurel Hill Cemetery, in Havana, at 2:00 p.m., where she will be laid to rest by her husband and son. Because of her love of animals, memorial contributions may be made to Mason County Pets Without Parents, at 29930 ECR 1150N, Mason City, IL 62664. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com. Hurley Funeral Home, in Havana, is in charge of arrangements.

Arliet Jean Huber

May 21, 1932 - August 16, 2026

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