Melinda “Mindy” Mathenia, 66, of Taylor Springs, died Saturday morning, Nov. 15, 2025, in her home.
Private family services are being planned. Hough-Dean in Hillsboro is assisting the family with arrangements.
Ms. Mathenia was born in Hillsboro on Nov. 29, 1958, a daughter to Harry and Lavina Loskot, Jr. She graduated from Hillsboro High School with the class of 1976.
Ms. Mathenia was the proud owner and operator of the Hillsboro staple Park-N-Eat for 35 years. She dearly loved her family, friends, co-workers, customers and animals.
In addition to her mother, Ms. Mathenia is survived by her two sons, Bryan Mathenia of Hillsboro and Kyle (Cathy) Mathenia of Butler; three brothers, Jerry Loskot, Harry J. (Rose) Loskot, and Gary (Sherry) Loskot, all of Irving; two sisters, Mary Sowarsh of Waggoner and Susan (Scott) Sloan of Three Forks, MT; grandchildren, Marcus (Selena Summers) Mathenia, Tori Shepherd, Charles (Ashley Oiler) Shepherd and Landon Painter; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her father, Ms. Mathenia was preceded in death by her partner of 20 years, Rodney Graham.
The family respectfully asks that in lieu of flowers, memorials be directed to Shriners Children’s St. Louis, Office of Philanthropy, 4400 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110. To leave condolences or light a virtual candle, please visit houghfuneralhome.com.
