Phyllis E. Heinz, 86, Lake Mills, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 11, 2015 while vacationing with her family.
She was born on August 10, 1929 in Madison, the daughter of the late Ethelbert and Teresa (Koch) Meyer.
She married William J. Heinz on August 24, 1948. He died on August 20, 2007.
Phyllis had been employed at the Lake Mills High School with the Lunch Program.
She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.
Survivors include her five sons, William (Wanda) of Holmen, Robert of Beloit, James (Janice) of Lake Mills, Donald (Coleen) of Madison, Richard (Terry) of Lake Mills; three daughters, Evelyn (Robert) Draeger of Lake Mills, Eileen (Edward) Kirchner of Racine, Ellen (Shawn) Christians of Brooklyn; 20 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; three brothers, Ralph (Lila) Meyer, Daniel (Ann) Meyer, Joseph (Bonnie) Meyer; one sister, Lucille Wells; other relatives and friends.
Also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Mickie Heinz and a brother-in-law, Raymond Wells.
According to her wishes a private family Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held.
If desired, memorials may be made to the Food Pantry or to St. Vincent de Paul.
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