We are sad to announce that on November 22, 2022, at the age of 95, Marie J. Heeren of Colona, Illinois, born in Lacona, Iowa passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marie J. Heeren to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Lester Riggs and Geneva Riggs (Riddle); and her husband Willis L. Heeren. She is survived by : her daughters, Irene Caras (Alex) of Crossville, TN and Diane Barber (Paul) of Ashland, NE; her grandchildren, Kayla Prescott (Rob), Troy Caras (Aileen), Josh Barber (Megan) and Brianna Radke (Tyler); and her brother John Riggs of Geneseo, IL.. She is also survived by nine great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Colona United Methodist Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Van Demore Funeral Homes and crematory