Obituary of Leona Heinzel

Leona M. Heinzel (nee Jaeger) Age 88. Peacefully Monday, September 21, 2009 at her home with her family by her side following a courageous three year battle with Renal Disease. Born November 8, 1920 in Joliet, she was a lifelong Joliet resident. A member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and a member of the CCW. Survived by her children, Marian C. Heinzel and Robert S. Heinzel both of Joliet; granddaughter, Amber M. Heinzel of North Aurora, IL; special nephew, David L. Jaeger; brother-in-law, Kenneth P. Heinzel; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Heinzel; parents, Bernard and Josephine (nee Vollmer) Jaeger; sisters, Clara A. Jaeger, Helen (Robert) Jeter, and Marcida (Irvin) Thompson; brother, George (Florence) Jaeger; two nephews, Dr. James E. Rasmussen and Dr. Paul A. Heinzel. Funeral Services for Leona M. Heinzel will be Thursday September 24, 2009 at 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home chapel to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Entombment Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorials in her name to St. Paul the Apostle School Fund or Daybreak Shelter would be appreciated. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Bhuvan Chawla, the staff at Sun Health Dialysis and Dr. Surendra Gulati. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500