Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Obituary - Patricia Mellenbruch
Patricia is survived by her husband Jerry; daughter, Peggy (Tom) Turner of Rose Hill, KS; daughter-in-law, Michelle Mellenbruch of Ballwin MO; grandsons, Brent Mellenbruch of Ballwin, Alan (Destiny) Turner, Rose Hill, KS, Brandon (Nichole) Mellenbruch, Troy, MO, Nathan (Lacey) Mellenbruch, Haines City, FL and Austin Mellenbruch Ballwin, MO; great-grandchildren, Cooper Mellenbruch, Connor Mellenbruch and Hadley Turner; 2 brothers and 1 sister.
Patricia was preceded in death by son, Richard Mellenbruch; parents, Leonard and Leona (Shelton) Boyles; 6 brothers and 2 sisters.
Patricia’s legacy will continue to live through the generations she so dearly loved. She will be remembered by all who have been lucky enough to be a part of her life.
Services will be Wednesday March 12 at 2:00 p.m. at Heuser Funeral Home, Rich Hill, MO
Monday, March 10, 2025
Obituary - Clark Edward (Ed) Fancher
Ed was in the Navy in the Korean War and was a Mine Sweeper from 1950 to 1954. Ed owned and operated Professional Home Improvement Co., a siding and gutter company, from 1977 to 2012 in Nevada, MO. He also raised cattle which he enjoyed very much.
Ed loved to visit with people and could do so for hours.
Ed is survived by his wife Norma of the home; four step children, Bruce (Tina) Buckner, Rich Hill, Gina Butler, Nevada, Rick (Louann) Williams, Nevada, and Melinda (Perry Cornett, Parker, KS; and a son-in-law, Melvin Ewing, Butler, MO; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, three great-great-granddaughters, and a great-great-grandson on the way. He loved and treated them all as his own. Ed is also survived by nieces and nephews in Oklahoma and Kentucky.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepdaughter, Diana Ewing; two brothers, Les and Jack Fancher; three sisters, Imogene Matthews, Mary Lee Hillard, and Helen Reed; and one grandson, Michael in 1973
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Interment with Military Funeral Honors will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, MO.
Memorials are suggested in his name to St. Jude Children’s Hospital c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.
Obituary - Lois Joan Streeter
A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will follow in the Pleasanton Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to the Vintage Park of Louisburg - Courtyard Garden Park Fund. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com
Obituary - Charlotte Carol Maher
Charlotte was born in Kansas City, Kansas on August 29th,1950. Born to her Mother Doris Elizabeth Huskey and Father James Edward Bray.
Charlotte attended Argentine Highschool graduating in 1968. Later that same year on December 28th Charlotte married Mike Maher, the love of her life. The two enjoyed a wonderful 51 years together. Going on to have 2 children.
Charlotte was employed as an accountant at All State Mechanical for 20 years. Prior to her work as an accountant, she drove a school bus for the Harrisonville School District. She was a member of Our Lady of the Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville.
Charlotte loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed cooking weekly dinners for her kids, and grandchildren. She loved country music, being outdoors and going to the lake. To know her was to love her. She always made those around her feel special and loved. Going out of her way to do small gestures to show how much she cared for you. She was a wonderful mother, wife, sister, and grandmother who will be missed dearly.
Charlotte is preceded in death by her father, and husband.
Charlotte is survived by her mother Doris Huskey; a son, Jason Maher and wife Stacey, Adrian, Missouri; a daughter, Dawn Sousley; 6 grandchildren, Zachary, Alex, Addison, Ryan, Gage, and Cooper; 2 sisters and a brother, Vanessa Christian, Edwina Knoll and Larry Bray. other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2025 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with interment at Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri.
Visitation will be held 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Friday, March, 14, 2025 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church Memorial Fund and sent in care to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.
Obituary - Anna Marie Fink
Anna Marie (Hartman) Fink, 88 of Drexel, Missouri passed away in her home on Monday March 3rd, 2025.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 pm Sunday, March 23, 2025 in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, Missouri. A Celebration of Life service will be held following the graveside at the Drexel Community Building, Drexel. Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel chapel (816-657-4400). Memorial contributions may be made to the Drexel City Pool. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Anna Marie was born July 9, 1936, in Miami County, KS, daughter of Charles Joseph Hartman and Mary Ethel (Carter) Hartman. Anna Marie “Ree” attended grade school at Franklin School house in Sugar-Creek Township and Drexel elementary/high school.
Ree was united in marriage to Ernest Fink on August 3rd, 1953 in Louisburg, KS at the Catholic church. Ernie and Ree moved east of Drexel and started their life farming and ranching south of the Woodland school house, near Ernie’s parents.
Ernie and Ree had two children, Joseph Edward Fink and Lorrie Jane (Fink) Cook, they were raised on the farm where they learned their hard work ethic and their love for family. As a homemaker, Ree spent a lot of her time sewing. She sewed several items for her family including: Lorrie’s formal dresses in High School, her bridal party dresses and several matching dresses for the granddaughters and baby blankets for all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Ree grew up on a farm with her four siblings (one brother and 3 sisters), she made sure to stay in close contact with her siblings along with her nieces and nephews. Whether it was grabbing coffee on Saturday at Caroline's Cafe or simply spending time together at one of the siblings' houses. Ree and Ernie’s house was always a favorite among the nieces and nephews.
As Ree’s family continued to grow, she would always find happiness in providing home-made noodles at Sunday lunches and playing canasta. She also enjoyed spending countless hours following her grandchildren’s athletic careers. These traditions continued with her next generation. Ree also welcomed the great-grandchildren with ice cream bars, ice tea, and lots and lots of toys.
Ree enjoyed waiting tables throughout her life. She started working at Snead’s BBQ in Belton, MO in the mid 1970’s, which later became Keegan’s in Martin City, MO. She worked for 30+ years serving BBQ and perfecting her coleslaw. Her coleslaw was liked by many people. In her later years Ree continued to make her famous slaw and take to Westline Opry where people would bring to go containers to take home the leftovers.
If you knew Ree you would know that she was always ready to GO! It was a known fact that every morning Ree would get up and get ready, just in case someone wanted to go and do something. It didn’t matter where: Las Vegas, Cowboy Church, Westline Opry, any ballgame, Miss B’s, or Taco Tuesday. The last four years Ree has lived independently in her apartment always on the go with her sisters, nieces, and friends.
Anna Marie is preceded in death by her husband Ernest Fink, son Joe Fink, her parents and siblings JE Hartman, Jane Lane, Mary Jo Poindexter. She is survived by her daughter Lorrie and husband Bryon Cook and daughter-in-law Dixie Fink all of Drexel. Ree is also survived by her four grandchildren and their families, BryAnn Middleton of Harrisonville, Adrianne (Alan) Lane of Louisburg, Amy (Tyson) Basore of Butler, and Shane Fink of Drexel. Along with eight great grandchildren, Sami Lane, Kennedy Middleton, Camryn Lane, Claire Fink, Gunnar Basore, Cole Fink, Reagan Middleton, and Payton Basore. She is also survived by sister Jeanie (Earl) Brewster of Adrian, MO as well as many extended family members and dear friends.
Caring for Those Who Care for Others
This Healthcare Human Resources Week (March 10-14), we’re celebrating the amazing team behind the scenes at Bates County Memorial Hospital who support our caregivers, staff, and patients every day.
From recruiting top talent to ensuring a positive work environment, their hard work helps us provide exceptional care to our community.
Thank you to our dedicated HR team!
Andrea Jackson – Marketing/Public Relations Coordinator Kristina Anderson – Director of Human Resources Lena Tialino – Human Resources Coordinator
