Bates County News

Monday, March 10, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Mellenbruch, age 82

 Patricia "Pat" Mellenbruch, age 82, passed away at her home with her loving family at her bedside on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Heuser Funeral Home in Rich Hill, MO, with burial in the Salem Cemetery, Foster, MO. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Salem Cemetery, Foster, MO.

Pat is survived by her husband, Jerry Mellenbruch of the home; one daughter, Peggy & Tom Turner of Rose Hill, KS; one daughter-in-law, Michelle Mellenbruch of St. Louis, MO; 5 grandsons; 3 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Joe & Patricia Boyles of Rich Hill, MO, and Gary & Connie Boyles of Foster, MO; and 1 sister, Sue Livengood.



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