Martha E. Heideman
12-16-1947 to 07-20-2019
Martha Ellen “Grammy” Heideman, age 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Saint Luke’s South Hospital in Overland Park, Kan. She was born on December 16, 1947, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
She will be forever remembered by her two children, a son David, his wife Stephanie, and daughter Kristina, her husband James, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and extended family and dear friends.
Grammy loved spending time with her family and friends. She collected turtles, loved crossword puzzles and attending her grandkids’ special events, lending a helping hand to anyone and taking care of her dog Jonesy and her cat Kettles. She had a bright and energetic personality and was known for her ability to sense when people needed her help. She touched many lives with her generosity and passion for life. “Watch for deer! I luv ya!”
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 27, at the Mound City Christian Church with Doug Tribble officiating.
Arrangements by Golden Gate Funeral and Cremation Services.
OBITUARIES
Ruby Violet Brenneman 06-29-1938 to 09-12-2019 Linn County News Published Sept. 18, 2019
Ruby Violet Brenneman, age 81, La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, at her home. She was born on June 29, 1938, in La Cygne the daughter of John D. and Violet May Anderson Holman. She graduated from La Cygne Rural High School in the Class of 1956. ... [More]
Dwayne Charles Beckford 07-20-1949 to 09-12-2019 Linn County News Published Sept. 18, 2019
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James Walter Meech 04-18-1957 to 09-02-2019 Linn County News Published Sept. 11, 2019
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