Betty Heim 1925-2020
Betty Jane Heim, 94, of Holton, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Medicalodges Jackson County.
She was born Nov. 27, 1925 in Sparks, the daughter of Thomas Freeman and Maggie Mae (Bale) Carter.
Betty attended Horton and Troy high schools. She had lived in the Holton community since 1954 and previously in Horton.
She and her husband Ed owned and operated Heim Bakery in Holton from 1954 to 1977. She also worked as the food service director for Holton Schools USD 336 from 1965 to 1990.
She was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church, Holton Business Women, VFW Post 1367 Auxiliary, American Legion Post 44 Auxiliary and Holton Community Hospital Auxiliary.
Betty married Edward Carl Heim in February 1947 at Horton. They celebrated more than 41 years of marriage. Edward passed away on June 12, 1988. She was also preceded in death by eight siblings.
Survivors include her two daughters, Rose Clark (Hugh) and Carla Baum, both of Holton; two sisters, Barbara Cirkel of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Sue Carol Willis of Mesa, Ariz.; two grandchildren, Randee Balocca (Mark) and Scott Sigmund; four great-grandchildren, Thomas Noble and Baylie, Tanner and Logan Sigmund; six stepgrandchildren, Cindy Gentry (Shane), Mickey Parsel (Mike), Brett Balocca, Daniel Clark (Aspa), Todd Clark (Kelly) and Amanda Chang (Terrance); five stepgreat-grandchildren, Sean Parsel (Lauren), Shelby Mangus (Devin), Kristy Martin (Jacob), Ryan Gentry and Coleman Clark; and a stepgreat-great-granddaughter, Laila Balocca.
Private graveside inurnment will be held in Holton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Holton Food Pantry or Heart of Jackson Humane Society. Due to the critical situation our country is in, please remember the families during this difficult time and consider sending a card of condolence or posting on our Web site. Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. www.mercerfuneralhomes.com
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