Ann Heidebrecht

Margaret Ann Heidebrecht, 84, passed away March 6, 2024, with her family by her side, at Newton Presbyterian Manor.  She was born September 30, 1939, in Geneseo, KS, the daughter of Oscar and C Marguerite Polen Drassen.  She was a graduate of Inman High School.  On June 11, 1961, she married Henry Dean “Hank” Heidebrecht in Inman, KS.
 Ann retired from the Hutchinson Bag Company (Hubco) where she had worked as a sewer.  She was a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and Senior Regent with the Women of the Moose. Most recently, Ann enjoyed weaving mats for the homeless. Ann enjoyed sewing until her last days. She loved camping with the family when they were younger. Hank and Ann were very involved with their church and youth services. Gardening and flowers were always a favorite hobby. They were also wonderful dancers in spite of their height differences. After retirement, Hank and Ann traveled extensively with their fifth wheel camper and enjoyed several cruises.

Hank and Ann lived in Inman until 1999, when they moved to Springfield, MO, to enjoy retirement.   They moved back to Kansas in 2014 to Newton Presbyterian Manor.  Hank passed away on March 3, 2020.

Survivors include her children, Anita Fenwick, Seymour, MO, Connie (Kevin) Regier, North Newton, KS, and John (Wanda) Heidebrecht, Excelsior, MN; a brother, Melvin (Sharon) Drassen, Golden, MO; 9 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, William Heidebrecht; a brother, Larry Drassen; 2 grandsons, Ethan Fenwick, and Benjamin Heidebrecht; and a great granddaughter, Sasha Regier.

Graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, March 16, 2024, at North Inman Cemetery. The service is open to all family and friends.   Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shephard Hospice in care of Inman Funeral Home.  To leave a condolence for the family, visit:  www.inmanfh.com.