William Eugene Heitzman Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William Eugene Heitzman of Peoria, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 94, on May 13, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Heitzman and Ella Heitzman (Grafelman); and his brothers, Harold, Gerald, Robert, Richard and Ronald.

He is survived by: his former wife Jackie Heitzman; his stepdaughter Karmin Stevens (Gary); his grandchildren, Kellie Howell (Kirklan), Grant Stevens (Samantha Vazquez) and Brooke Stevens (Tyler Baysingar); his nieces and nephews, Sara Harris (Ron), Curt Heitzman, Lori Hipes (Matt), Robin Hocking (Carl) and Teresa Mahsem; and his siblings-in-law, Margaret "Peg" Heitzman and Joe Martin.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks memorial contributions be made to OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home or the German American Society.