Kathleen F. Heim (1952-2020)

HEIM, KRETZ, GINTER

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 5/24/2020 at 14:01:38

Kathleen F. “Kathy” Heim, age 67 of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2020, after battling light chain myeloma and amyloid heart disease. Kathy was joyful and thankful to be able to spend her final few days at home with family and friends.

To honor Kathy, a memorial service and celebration of life will be held at Steeple Square (formerly St. Mary’s Church) in Dubuque, at a later date. Burial will be in the Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. The Tri-State Cremation Center is serving Kathy’s family.

Kathy was born July 7, 1952, in Dubuque, Iowa, to the late Mathias J. “Mat” and Elizabeth M. “Betty” (Kretz) Ginter. She is 1 of 11 children.

Kathy was born and raised in Dubuque, IA. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic grade school and later graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1970. She met the love of her life and soul-mate, Benjamin “Ben” Heim when she was 14 years old. They were married 49 years ago, on July 18, 1970 at St. Mary’s Church in Dubuque, IA.

Kathy was a devoted wife and homemaker. She cared deeply for her family and friends. In her younger days she enjoyed holidays, traveling, and camping. As she grew older, she also enjoyed spending quality time with her husband, dog, siblings, children and grandchildren; shopping for the perfect deal (even if she left empty handed); and watching flowers grow and bloom.

Kathy was a beautiful woman full of grace and love. She instilled a strong sense of family values in her children and was proud of them. She also showed compassion for those who struggled and went out of her way to make them feel special. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Kathy’s include,

her loving husband of 49 years,
Benjamin J. “Ben” Heim, Dubuque, Iowa;

her children,
Benjamin C. “Ben” Heim, Dubuque, Iowa,
Sherry L. (Dennis) Leeser, Dubuque, Iowa,
Amy M. (Tracy) Landry, Deer Park, Texas;

her 7 grandchildren,
Marissa Heim, Madison Heim, Dylan Leeser, Kayla Leeser, Seth Harris, Brennan Landry and Tyler Landry;

her 4 great-grandchildren,
Laci, Bradley, Ryker, Luna;

her dog,
Bella;

her 7 siblings,
Ann E. Ginter, Dubuque, Iowa,
Margie M. Hoffmann, Dubuque, Iowa,
Christine A. (Doug) Schueller, Camanche, Iowa,
Jackie J. (Jeff) Damask, Oak Creek, Wisconsin,
Carolyn L. (Dan) Drish, Anamosa, Iowa,
John M. (Linda) Ginter, Dubuque, Iowa, and
Gary T. (Becky) Ginter, Walcott, Iowa;

along with numerous extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents; 2 brothers, Richard “Rick” Ginter and Charles “Chuck” Ginter; 1 sister, Mary Rogers; and 2 brother-in-laws, Barry Landolt and Donald “Bear” Hoffmann.

Kathy’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the University of Iowa Cardiac Intensive Care unit, for their compassionate care and support during her three-week stay. They also thank those who brought flowers, food and gifts; and who helped clean and plant flowers…Kathy felt truly blessed to have so much love in her life! Thank you.

Online condolences may be shared with Kathy’s family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com.