Shirley Ione Heitzler Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Shirley Ione Heitzler (Prophetstown, Illinois), who passed away on May 13, 2025, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Ione Heitzler to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harmie Klockenga and Verna Irene Klockenga (Egert); her husband Richard L. Heitzler; her great grandchild James D. Hoskinson; her aunt Marjorie Piepho; and her nephew Terry Cain.
She is survived by: her children, Laurie Gibler (Donald) of Virden, IL, Vickie Cooper of Geneseo, IL, Julie Carter (Mel) of Hannibal, MO and David Heitzler (Shirley) of Geneseo, IL; her grandchildren, Tara Hoskinson (James), Daniel Gibler, Chad Hummel, Eric Cooper (Brandy), Kyle Cavanaugh, Heather Carter, Robert Heitzler (Laura), Bill Heitzler (Sarah) and Michael Heitzler (Katie); her great grandchildren, Claire, Alice, Sylvia Hoskinson, Griffin, Reagan Gibler, Allyssa, Kayre, Sunnie Kistler, Damien Schacherbaier, Elisabeth, Graeme, Ivan Heitzler, Lucas, Lily, Brennan, Aiden Heitzler, Lanie, Hensley and Addison Heitzler; her great great grandchildren, Mccoy, Amari, Belamy and Alaric; her sister Phyllis Cain of Dekalb, IL; and her nieces and nephews, Bill Houch of Peoria, IL, James Houch (Deb) of Eureka, IL, Jeri Lynn Cain and Patti Sue Bracken. She is also survived by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A memorial has been established to St. Mary of the Fields Catholic Church.
