It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ardella Jean Hein (Fort Dodge, Iowa), born in Pocahontas, Iowa, who passed away on April 26, 2024, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As Ardella Jean departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Ardella Jean may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Ardella Jean leaves behind.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Agnes Irene Cullen and James W. Cullen; her brother Eugene E. Cullen; and her husband Russell F. Hein. She is survived by : her brother James L. Cullen (Michaela) of Spencer; her sons, Lawrence Hein of Fort Dodge and David Hein (Teresa); and her grandchildren, Devon Porter, Alex, Braydon, Jarrett and Collin.

Visitation was held on Saturday, May 4th 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (1436 21st Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501). A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 4th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services