Sharon Heiman 1943-2025
Sharon Ann (Fund) Heiman, 81, of Wetmore, passed away on April 23, 2025, at her home.
She was born July 17, 1943, in Sabetha, the daughter of Harold and Marthal (Hawley) Fund.
Sharon graduated from Goff High School in 1961. After graduating, she married Rex Shumaker. Though this relationship was not permanent, they had three children together who they adored. Sharon later married Lambert Heiman, who preceded her in death.
Sharon was also preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Marthal Fund; brothers Larry Fund and Roy Fund; and in-laws Betty Fund, Larry Hicks and Larry Rilinger.
While raising her children, Sharon worked at D&J Cafe in Goff for 18 years. During those later years, she also worked at the Goff Post Office as day support relief for six years. Sharon later found her true calling when she started working at Nemaha County Training Center for more than 20 years. She worked with “the most amazing group of friends you could ever work with.”
Sharon was a member of the St. James Catholic Church in Wetmore.
Survivors include her three children, David Shumaker (Sharon) of Wetmore, Stacey Bever (Jeff) of Lenexa and Janelle Shumaker-Walters (Matt) of Wamego; two sisters, her twin Karen McClaskey (Mike) of Hoyt and Nancy Rilinger of Goff; and two brothers, Alan Fund (Brenda) of Topeka and Dennis Fund (Mary Beth) of Wamego. She was blessed with many grandchildren: Alex Ashcraft (Jordan), Kyle Shumaker (Brooke), Kevin Shumaker (Addie Osterhaus), Jossie Shumaker, Abby Shumaker (Jaydon Winans), Kurt Shumaker, Jack Bever, Chris Bever, Emma Bever, Nichole Miller (Brock) and Brianna Schmitz (Ethan). Her most recent blessings were her great-grandchildren, Kannon, Krew, Koe, Bodhi, Briggs, Easton, Levi and baby S to arrive in May.
Rosaries were prayed on Sunday, April 27 at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated by Fr. Joel Haug at St. James Catholic Church in Wetmore on Monday, April 28. The draping of the pall that was placed on her casket was done by her children. Lectors were Jossie Shumaker, Nichole Miller and Brianna Schmitz. Gift bearers were Abby Shumaker, Emma Bever, Jordan Ashcraft, Brooke Shumaker and Addie Osterhaus.
Pallbearers were Alex Ashcraft, Kyle Shumaker, Keven Shumaker, Kurt Shumaker, Brock Miller, Jack Bever, Chris Bever and Jaydon Winans. Sharon was buried in the Fairview Cemetery north of Goff.
Per Sharon’s request, please wear bright and happy colors.
Memorials in Sharon’s honor may be given to Best Life Community Services (formerly known as Nemaha County Training Center) or Jackson County Humane Society, sent in care of Lauer Funeral Home, 212 S. Fourth St., Seneca, KS 66538. Lauer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To express your sympathy and for more information visit www.lauerfuneralhome.com
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