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 Carrie Polem Drassen. She was a graduate of Inman High School. On June 11, 1961, she married Henry Dean “Hank” Heidebrecht in Inman.
She had worked as a seamstress for Hutchinson Bag Corporation. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Senior Regent with the Moose Lodge, and was a member of the Bag Ladies, where they weaved Dillion’s bags into plastic mats for the homeless. She loved camping with the family when they were younger and enjoyed sewing up until her last days. Hank and Ann lived in Inman until 1999, when they moved to Springfield, MO. They moved back 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, MI; 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.
Cremation is planned. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, March 16, 2024, at North Inman Cemetery. 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.