Darlene J. Heuer

Mrs. Darlene J. Heuer, 77, of Danville died at 3:05 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2012, at OSF St. Mary's Medical Center, Galesburg, Illinois. Born August 17, 1934, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Wesley Raymond and Ruby Lenora Huppenberger Coppock. On January 16, 1953 she married Wayne W. "Sonny" Heuer in West Burlington. He preceded her in death on October 8, 1995. Darlene worked for Neisner's Dime Store, Montgomery Ward, Northwestern Bell, and was the longest working service employee of Burlington Medical Center for a total of 48 years. Following her retirement, she volunteered at Great River Medical Center until having a heart attack. She was a member of the Pythians, the Eagles, Ladies of the Moose, and West Burlington Fire Auxiliary. Darlene enjoyed shopping, bowling, bridge and camping. She and her husband enjoyed dancing at Circle B Square Dance Club. Survivors include two daughters, Debra Heuer-Stewart of Danville, and Diana (Denny) Thye of Galesburg, Illinois; three grandchildren, Ryan (Michelle) McVey of Burlington, Jacob McVey of New London, and Deidra Stewart of Iowa City; two great grandchildren, Abby and Blain McVey of St. Louis, Missouri; five step gra...[more]

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hildren, Phillip (Miekka) Thye and Matt Thye both of Texas, Kellie (Curt) West of Burlington, Adam (Amanda) Stewart of Texas and Kim (David) Prickett of West Burlington; and nine step great grandchildren, Leah, Carson, and Luke Thye all of Texas, Kiley West of Burlington, Joy Stewart and Terry Stewart both of Texas and Kelsey Prickett, Trevor Prickett and Kennedy Prickett all of West Burlington. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and one sister, Doris M. Young. Visitation will be Saturday, February 25th, from noon until 8 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6 until 8 p.m. The funeral service for Mrs. Heuer will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 26th, in Lunning Chapel with the Rev. David Mixon officiating. Interment will be in Long Creek Cemetery, rural Danville. Memorials have been established for Danville Fire and Rescue, Galesburg Ambulance Service, and Abingdon Fire and Rescue, Abingdon, Illinois.