Heilig, Ruth Ellen (Sievers) (1952 - 2026)

HEILIG, SIEVERS

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 2/26/2026 at 15:11:09

Name of deceased: Ruth Ellen Heilig (nee Sievers)

Aged: 73 yrs, 2 mo, 28 days

Residence: Elk Horn, IA

Born: Oct. 31, 1952; Atlantic, Cass County, IA

Died: Jan. 27, 2026; University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Douglas County, NE

Funeral services: Monday, Feb. 2, 2026; First Church of Christ, Atlantic, IA

Survived by: Husband of 52 years, Daniel Heilig of Elk Horn, IA; daughter, Carrie Heilig of Fremont, NE; son, Brian (spouse, Nicole) Heilig of Wauconda, IL; brother, Chuck Sievers of Atlantic, IA; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Walter and Lillie Sievers; sister-in-law, Jackie Sievers; brother-in-law, Terry Heilig

Education: Attended country school and later Pymosa school outside of Atlantic, IA. She graduated from Atlantic (IA) High School, Class of 1970

Religious affiliation: Attended church at First Church of Christ, Atlantic, IA where she was involved with Vacation Bible School and leading a women’s Bible study on Sunday mornings.

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Daniel Dean Heilig; Nov. 10, 1973; Exira Lutheran Church, Exira, IA

Employment: Operated a home daycare in Elk Horn, IA for 40 years

Hobbies/Interests: Loved to watch her favorite sports teams, the Chicago Cubs, Iowa Hawkeyes, and Creighton men’s basketball; also enjoyed watching tennis and the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament every year. Enjoyed spending time with her family, playing games, and tending her garden; loved to crochet and sew gifts for family and friends

Sources: Schmidtfamilyfh.com