Melba Jean (Bland) Hrabak, 92, of Nokomis, died on Friday, April 17, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, April 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home in Nokomis. A funeral service will be held the following day, Monday, April 27, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Nokomis Cemetery.
Mrs. Hrabak was born on April 10, 1934, in Owaneco to the late George E. and Ethel E. Bland. She married her beloved Marcus O’Mar McCann in October of 1952, and they resided in Pekin for several years. Marcus preceded her in death on May 14, 1968. She later married Larry R. Hrabak in Coalton and they spent 55 loving years together.
Mrs. Hrabak enjoyed many hobbies throughout her life. She found joy in tending to her garden and was a talented seamstress. She also enjoyed collecting unique rocks, listening to music, and dancing. Mrs. Hrabak had a love of traveling and made many memories with her family on all the trips taken together. While at home, “Grandma Cookie”, known for her cookies, could often be found baking delicious goods to share with her loved ones.
Mrs. Hrabak had a giving heart and generously shared her time volunteering and helping others. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and will be remembered for the warmth and kindness she showed to everyone.
Mrs. Hrabak is survived by her husband, Larry Hrabak of Coalton; her children, Misi Hrabak (Trevor) Loafman of Nokomis, Cherie McCann (Mike) Havera of Nokomis and Michael Lee McCann of Wasilla, AK; grandchildren, Dawson Loafman of Nokomis, Kaeden Loafman of Nokomis, Baylen Loafman of Nokomis, Nikki (Trent) Lohman of Nokomis, Michael M. (Kyra) Havera of Taylorville, Mark A. (Susan) Havera of Maryville, Marcus Burr of Portland, OR, Logan McCann of Palmer, AK, and Lee McCann of Wasilla, AK; great-grandchildren, Taylor Lohman of Indianapolis, IN; Reece Lohman of Nokomis, Kallie Havera of Taylorville, Livia Havera of Taylorville, Maddex Havera of Taylorville, Nathan Havera of Maryville and Addison Havera of Maryville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ethel Bland; first husband, Marcus McCann of Pekin; brother, Melvin Bland of Pekin; and her sister, Betty Bland of Owaneco.
Memorials in her honor may be made to Coalton Baptist Church. Stiehl Dawson Funeral Home in Nokomis is assisting the family with arrangements.
