James Heiligenthal Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2026-01-20T18:00:00
End: 2026-01-20T19:00:00
Location: Dryer Funeral Home

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Heiligenthal (Holly, Michigan), born in Marquette, Michigan, who passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Heiligenthal to show support.

As we bid James farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For James is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley in tribute to Jim's best friend, Murphy. https://humanesocietytennessee.networkforgood.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dryer Funeral Home

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January 14, 2026

Jerry Carlin wrote a sympathy message

“Jim and I worked together for many years and we always had such a good time at the OCSD, he taught me a lot about being a Detective and he will be sorely missed. May he rest in Peace.”

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Dryer Funeral Home
101 N 1st St, Holly, MI 48442

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Jan 20

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Great Lakes National Cemetery
4200 Belford Rd, Holly, MI 48442

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