Lorna E. Heitman Obituary
The world bids farewell to Lorna E. Heitman (Palmer, Kansas), departing on January 8, 2026 at the age of 98. Lorna leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry E. Ohlde and Emilie E. Ohlde (Jording); her husband Elmer C. Heitman of John's Lutheran Church; her daughter Linda Ruhnke; her son-in-law Rev. Frederick Ruhnke; her siblings, LaVera (Kenneth Olson) and Raymond (Gladys Ohlde); her parents-in-law, William and Martha Heitman (Meier); and her siblings-in-law, Edna (Howard Olsen), Robert (Gretchen Heitman), LaVern (Dora Heitman) and Wilbur (Hilda Heitman).
She is survived by: her children, Michael Heitman (Sharon) of Auburn, KS, Dinah Rodehorst (Richard) of Downs, KS and Donald Heitman (Tammi) of Palmer, KS.; her grandchildren, John Ruhnke (Lindsay), Marcus Ruhnke (Danielle), Jason Heitman, Aaron Rodehorst (Beth), Ethan Rodehorst (Kelsey), Chelcie Heitman and Trevor Heitman (Carrie); and her great grandchildren, Robert, Amy, Margaret Ruhnke, Lucy, Tatum, Emerson, Ruby Ruhnke, Isabel, Charlotte, William Rodehorst, Murphy Jade Rodehorst, Carlie, Leo and Emma Heitman.
Visitation was held on Friday, January 16th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the St. John's Lutheran Church (304 National Rd, Palmer, KS 66962). A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 17th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St John's Lutheran Church (304 National Rd, Palmer, KS 66962).
A memorial fund is established to The Lutheran Women Missionary League, Kansas District and St. John's Lutheran Church, Palmer, KS.
