HEATH, Mary Lou (Milks, Wilcox) 1944-2019

HEATH, MILKS, ECKLER, WILCOX

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 4/1/2019 at 19:35:14

Biography

Mary Lou Heath, 74, of De Soto, Wisconsin, and formerly of Washburn, Iowa, died on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at home from complications of Alzheimer’s.

Mary was born on August 9, 1944 in Waterloo; the daughter of Charles and Earlene (Eckler) Milks. She graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1962.

She married Richard Wilcox in Evansdale and later divorced; she then married Doyle Heath on June 25, 1977 in Evansdale.

Mary worked as a spot welder for Waterloo Industries for 31 years. She then worked at Bertch Cabinets for five years until retiring in 2005.

She enjoyed crocheting, boating, fishing and traveling with her husband, Doyle. She treasured the time she spent with her family and friends. Mary was known for her love of music and dancing.

Survived by her husband, Doyle Heath of De Soto, WI; two daughters, Dawn (David Bowles) Wilcox of Waterloo and Christine Miller of Evansdale; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; twin sister, Carol (Dennis) Witt of De Soto, WI; sisters, Rhonda (Joseph) Juarz of Chicago, IL and Marol (Berdette) Scheffert of Texas; and brother, Rick (Darlene) Milks of Evansdale.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Richard and Chuck Jr. Milks.
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Services:
Monday, April 8, 2019 at Kearns Funeral Service, Kimball Chapel

Cemetery
Garden of Memories Cemetery

SOURCE: Kearns Funeral Service