Melodie Matthes, age 55 of Clinton, Missouri passed away Saturday, January 17, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 11:00 am at the Northeast Baptist Church, Clinton, Missouri with burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Family will receive friends Wednesday, January 21, 2009 from 7:00-8:30 pm at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Family suggests contributions to Twin Lakes Hospice which may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com

Among survivors include her husband, Dean of the home, two sons Aaron Matthes of Clinton, Missouri and Randy Matthes of Montrose, Missouri and two daughters Mindy Steinbach and Amanda Cothern, both of Clinton, Missouri.