Norma Josephine Heinz

Norma J. Heinz, age 87, formerly of Menasha, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2013, at St. Paul Villa in Kaukauna. On July 20, 1925, Norma Josephine was born in Neenah to the late John and Ann (Wysocki) Kleczewski. In October of 1947, she was united in marriage to Vernon Heinz and he preceded her in death on March 3, 1978. Norma had worked at Theda Clark in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for many years before her retirement in 1990. As a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Menasha, she was also a member of the Rosary Society. She also enjoyed going to the Menasha Senior Center, playing BINGO, and especially line dancing. Norma also liked watching the Packers.

Norma will by dearly missed by her children: Helen Biebow, Vernon (Karen) Heinz Jr., Barb (Fred) McCrory, Paulette (Gerry) Sphatt, Donna (Bob) Schramm, Shirley Heinz, Mary Allen, Judy (Bill) Brummond and Joy (Jeff) Koszalinski; 24 grandchildren; her great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and other family members and friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Richard (Marge) and Louis Kleczewski; two sons-in-law: Jim Biebow and Bruce Allen

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Menasha with Fr. Paul Paider officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am until the hour of the Mass at the church. Interment will take place at St. John Cemetery in the Town of Menasha. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.

The family would like to thank Dr. Ifueko Okundaye and the staff of St. Paul Villa for their care and kindness.

They would also like to extend a special thank you to St. Paul Hospice Services, especially, Lauren, for their loving comfort and support given to Norma.