Emelie S. Heesch Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Emelie S. Heesch of Council Bluffs, Iowa, born in Halsey, Oregon, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 28, 2024 at the age of 63. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Emelie S. Heesch to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Emelie is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Emelie's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Conrad Smith and Florence Smith (Sleutel); and her siblings, Evelyn Kidd and Merrill Smith. She is survived by: her sons, Chris (Roxanne Cates), Gene Cates of Omaha, Billy (Britney Cates) and Frank Cates of Ft. Dodge, Iowa; her grandchildren, Ashley Cates, LouLou Cates and Michael Cates; and her sister Cris Shelton of Springfield, Oregon..
