Jessie Heinz

Mt. Zion – Jessie Cherie Heinz, 97, of Decatur passed away at 12:05 a.m., February 21, 2011 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church, Mt. Zion.  Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. Friday evening at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.  Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund or to DMH Hospice Care.  Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.

Jessie was born November 5, 1913 in Prairie Hall, IL, the daughter of Hasker and Jessie (Darling) Hooper.  She graduated from Mt. Zion High School.  She married Delmar M. Heinz on October 23, 1933.  Jessie and Delmar made many moves during Delmar’s career.  Everywhere they went it was Jessie who made their house a home.  She was always an instrumental member of the church and their women’s organizations in the various communities.  As her children where growing up, she took a pivotal role in their school organizations and activities.   She belonged to many women’s clubs and the H U Chapter of P.E.O. in Springfield, IL.  She was an avid bridge player and loved to work in her flower gardens and bird watch.  She loved politics and voted in every election.

She is survived by her daughters: J Diane and her husband Rev. Francis E. Ihrman of Arthurdale, WV and Barbara E. and her husband Dr. Michael O. Anderson of Lakeside, MT. Also surviving are four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers, a sister, a brother-in-law, and a sister-in-law.

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