Loretta Heitz Obituary

Loretta Heitz, born on August 3, 1937, passed away on September 18, 2026. Loretta leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Loretta Kern and Roy Kern of Manchester, MO.; her siblings, Robert, Betty and Art; and her daughter-in-law Carla Heitz (Herman Heitz).

She is survived by: her children, Laura Conley (Steve) and Wayne Heitz; her grandchildren, Jennifer Sheehan (Tim), Jessica Wilken (Steve), Matt Joplin, Michael Heitz (Amanda), Michael Orzch (Becca), Jason Heitz, Jeff Riley and Mark Heitz (Chelsy); her great grandchildren, Cheyenne, Lydia Orzech, Kahlan, Gunnar Heitz, Liam Sheehan and Tomi Joplin; and her nieces, Kathy Koebel, Amanda Brittingham and Paula Johnson.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at 1630 Gravois Rd, High Ridge, MO 63049.

*In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Loretta's favorite charity St. Jude's Children's Hospital, stjude.org.