Obituaries

Beatrice A. Heberlein

PORTAGE- Beatrice A. Heberlein, age 82 years, of Portage, passed into Glory on May 14th, 2013 at her home. 

Beatrice A. Heberlein was born on Jan. 4, 1931 in Marquette County WI, the daughter of Charles and Arlene ( Russell) Hanson.  Bea was married on May 16, 1981, in Portage, to Bob Heberlein.  She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Portage, Writers at the Portage, where she served as treasurer, Pauquette Word Crafters, Calico Capers, Portage VFW Auxiliary, where she served as Chaplain, and the Portage Elkettes. Bea was an avid writer, constantly putting her thoughts and stories into print.  She also enjoyed quilting, crocheting, gardening, and the challenge of a good puzzle.

Her children include Shelley (Benjamin III) Rehak of Lino Lakes MN, Joan (Rex) Tilley of Brooklyn, Nancy (John) Wahl of Portage,  Colleen (Jerry) Howes of Sun Prairie, Mark (Margie) Van Wormer of Madison, Lana Hamilton of Madison, and the late Laurie (Dave) Habeck.  Her step daughters are Julie (Rob) Reveley of Palm Beach FL, Jan (David) Carlson of Portage.  Her grandchildren include, Bob (Lisa Green) Howe, Sarah (Mat) Kaether, Jamie (John) Delavan, Benjamin (Heidi) Bowman, Ryan (Christine) Bowman, Ruth (Carolyn), Jonathan Bowman, Alecia (Christopher) Schneidewind, Maegen (Brandon Podoll) Howes-Podoll, Elizabeth Howes, Leslie Howes, Christen, Melissa, Cari, Jared and Kaylynn Van Wormer, Wendy Durrwachter, Jason (Emily) Van Wormer, William and Peter Hamilton, Benjamin (Julie Armstrong) Rehak IV, Kathryn Carlson, Jackie Reveley, Lexci Reveley, and Jude (Laurel) Reveley. Her Great- grandchildren include, Jorden Grubb, R. J. Howe, Noah Smith, Natalie Nielsen, Alexander, Isaiah, and Jacob Bowman, Abigail Schneidewind, Milee Podoll, Lucy Podoll, Asher Olsen, Sydney Olsen, Brendan Fahey, Sylvia and Robert Reveley, Jacob Delavan, Joshua Delavan, and John Delavan.  She is further survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Joan and Norm Winterhoff; special friend Lorena Mc Elroy, nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.  Bea was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband John Van Wormer, second husband Robert W. Heberlein, her brother Charles Hanson, and her daughter Laurie Habeck.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 20, 2013 at Portage United Methodist Church with Rev. Jonathan Robertson officiating.  Burial will be held in Moundville Cemetery.  Visitation will be held on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.  The Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral in Portage is assisting the family.

Special thanks to Pastor Jonathan Robertson, Dr. Brenda Blohm, Dr. Longo, Pat Mandli, Toni Armson of Home Instead, Southern Care Hospice, the infusion nurses at Divine Savior Healthcare, her friend Lorena McElroy and her daughter Lana for her special care in the home.

Memorials may be made to Faith Baptist Church designated to the Mission Program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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