Geraldine Elizabeth Heintz Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Geraldine Elizabeth Heintz of Joliet, Illinois, who passed away on November 29, 2025, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Geraldine Elizabeth Heintz to show support.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Geraldine find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leslie Albert and Alice Elizabeth Burk; her husband Donald L. Heintz; her son Bruce Andreae; and her sister Anne Marie.
She is survived by: her daughter Karen McAleese; her stepdaughters, Karen A. Goodson and Lenore Tobin; and her sister-in-law Pat Makeever. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her name to Lightways Hospice (https://lightways.org), 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431, to any Veterans group, or The American Lung Association, would be appreciated. For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at http://www.fredcdames.com., where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.
