In Remembrance Of
Mildred Brubeck
Mildred A. Brubeck, 83, of Gladstone, MO formerly of Smithville, MO passed away May 1, 2026.
She was born on May 25, 1942, to Russell Wiley and Hazel Fern (Kelsay) Bennett in Barnett, MO. Mildred grew up in Versailles, MO until her 4th grade year when the family moved to Platte County. She grew up in northland off Barry Rd and graduated from Smithville High School in 1960.
On October 14, 1961, she was united in marriage to John A. Brubeck. After their marriage, they made their home in Smithville. In 2013, they moved to Gladstone, MO. John passed away on January 3, 2021.
After graduating from high school, Mildred worked as a bank teller along side her sister Louetta at the Riverside Bank. After experiencing a bank robbery, Mildred decided to stay home to be a housewife. She later worked as a tax preparer at Money Matters in Smithville, MO.
Mildred and John spent several years working with the Muscular Dystrophy Association where they held fundraisers and helped at the telethon. Mildred was in charge of organizing and overseeing the Youth Against Dystrophy Dance-A-Thons. She enjoyed reading, sewing, embroidering, doing word searches and going to the movies. Most of all she enjoyed and loved spending time with her family as well as her friends.
She was preceded in death by her son Rusty Brubeck; her husband John Brubeck; her parents Russell and Hazel Bennett; her siblings and their spouses Leroy and Violet Bennett, Darrell and Lou Bennett, Leo and Bea Bennett, Bill and Eileen Bennett; and her brothers and sisters-in-law Genevieve and Morris Hunt, Anna and Bill Cox, Martha and R.B. Jones, Liz and Jack Tate, Jim Brubeck, Rodney Brubeck, Ronnie Vassmer and Connie Brubeck.
Mildred is survived by her daughter Melanie Soetaert and husband Greg; brother David (Shirley) Bennett; sisters Louetta Vassmer and Linda (Dennis) Rush; brother-in-law Dan Brubeck and sister-in-law Kathy Brubeck; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 7th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville, MO.
Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 8th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Smithville, MO.
Burial: Goss Cemetery, Smithville, MO.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Goss Cemetery or Northcare Hospice House.
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Service Details
Goss Cemetery, Smithville, MO.
6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 7th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville, MO.
10:30 a.m. Friday, May 8th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Smithville, MO.
Comments & condolences
5 comments
Karen Reynolds
Mildred was my best friend all through high school and my bridesmaid at my wedding. Mildred was the quiet one and I was the gung-ho one.
Spent lots of nights at her house on Barry Road. Mr. And Mrs Bennett always welcome me into their home. We buzzed(yes kids this was a thing in the 50’s) Gashland in Loretta’s little car.
Jim and I doubled dated with her and John and one memory of going to the Platte County Fair to watch the demolition derby (ugh).
To Melanie, Linda, David and Loretta thoughts and prayers. Memories are welcome with a lost of a loved one.
Love Karen(Mosby)Reynolds Class of 1960 SHS
Cindy Carter
We are deeply saddened by your mom’s passing. We’ve been friends since we were little girls and she always had such a beautiful smile and was such a kind soul. I’m sorry we will not be there for the celebration. She is no longer in pain and has been reunited with your dad and Rusty! Love you friend and our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Melva Asher
Sorry to hear of Mildred’s passing. I attended Smithville High School & graduated with her in 1960. She was a very nice & sweet person who was liked by everyone. Respect to her and her family.
Mari " Gilliam" Owen
Sorry for your loss, Melanie. Mildred was such a sweetheart. I know she will be missed.
Katherine Fuller (Lewis)
What a sad but glorious day. Mildred is gone, but she is with Rusty and John. I.am so sorry for your loss. she was the sweetest person. I can just picture Rusty running to her. Love to your family.