Alvina M. Penning, 84, of Cuba, MO passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at her home. She was born June 26, 1926 in Crawford County, MO near Pucky Huddle to Ray Setzer and Gladys (Skaggs) Setzer. In June of 1946 in St. Louis, she was united in marriage to Clarence "Bud" Edward Penning who preceded her in death on March 28, 1987. As a little girl, her mother passed away and special aunt, Artie Skaggs helped raise her. Alvina worked as a hairdresser in St. Louis for many years and later moved to Cuba where she owned and operated her own beauty shop at Indian Hills. She was very active at Cuba in Eastern Star and the VFW Auxiliary. She always looked forward to her class reunions and former classmates always enjoyed hearing the past history of the area. Alvina enjoyed fishing and was an excellent cook. Most of all she loved all of her family. She is survived by three sons, Pete Penning and wife Kathy of Tampa, FL, Denny Penning and wife Debbie of Hazelwood, MO and Bill Penning of Cuba, MO; one brother, Ray Setzer and wife Melba of Portland, OR; one sister, Doris Andrews of Cuba, MO; six grandchildren, Amy Gustafson and husband Sean of Orlando, FL, David Penning and wife Karen, Scott Penning and wife Jody, Pat Penning and wife Courtney, Chris Penning and Brad Penning all of St. Louis, MO; eight great-grandchildren, Chelsea Penning, Logan and Paige Gustafson, Mandy and Courtney Penning, Haley, Hannah and Scottie Penning; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray Setzer, Gladys Setzer and her step-mother, Freida Stotler; her husband, "Bud" Penning; one brother, Charles Setzer; brother-in-law, Marvin Andrews; and one grandson, Keith Penning. Visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2010 with a VFW Auxiliary service held at 1:30 p.m. at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO. A funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Farr officiating. Special music of "Precious Memories" and "Mountain Railroad" was sang and played by Stanley and Velma Martin. Other music of "Amazing Grace" and "Go Rest High" was also played. Special family memories were shared by son, Denny Penning. Interment will be at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis, MO. The Family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, MO.