Minnie Ellen Gelski

May 29, 1924 - January 7, 2017

Minnie E. Gelski, age 92, of Brookfield, Missouri, passed away Saturday January 7, 2017 at Life Care Center of Brookfield. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday January 11, 2017 at Rhodes Funeral Home with Pastor Sue Lambert officiating. Visitation will be held prior to services beginning at 12:00 pm. Burial will be at St. Michael's Cemetery, Brookfield. Memorials have been suggested to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America and may be left at or sent to Rhodes Funeral Home, 216 Linn Street, Brookfield, Missouri 64628. On-line registry at www.rhodesfh.com Minnie Ellen was born on May 29, 1924 in Osage County, Kansas the daughter of John Wimer and Viola Mae (Atchison) Wimer. On December 10, 1945 she was united in marriage to Walter Albert Gelski who preceded her in death on April, 23, 1979 Minnie enjoyed writing poetry, singing and playing guitar, playing the harmonica, and scenic painting Minnie is survived by her children, Sandra K Moore and husband Virgil; Karen J. Applegate and husband Orville; Steven W. Gelski; five grandchildren, Sara Wilkson and husband Rick; Justin Moore and wife Angela; Jennifer Amer and husband Ward; Jean Ham and husband Chris; Jason Applegate and wife Michelle; thirteen great-grandchildren, James, Shauna, and Cael Wilkson; Rachel, and Jaired Moore; Emma Brouder; Tristen Truitt; Tyler, Branden, and Gauge Ham; Levi and Logan Vansickle; and Paige Amer; three great-great-grandchildren Zoey, and Chloe Ham; and Piper Vansickle Minnie was preceded in death by her parents; her sister Anna Packham; her Nephew, James McClintick and one grandson Michael Applegate