Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Paul Heisten Obituary
Paul graduated from Marmion Academy in 1959. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving as an Embassy Guard in Copenhagen, Paris and Rome. He was employed with the phone company, retiring from Lucent Technologies after 34 years of service.
He is survived by his sisters, Beverly (Robert) Davidson and Marcia (Everett) Larson; nieces and nephews, Robert (Julie) Davidson, Sandra (Franco) Bacerdo, Steven Davidson, Sixten Larson III, and Wendy Schaben; several great nieces and nephews; one great-great niece; and several cousins and good friends, including Nancy Olsen.
In addition to his parents, Paul is preceded in death by his brother, Donald Heisten; and his sister-in-law, Rachael Heisten.
Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at Moss-Norris Funeral Home, 100 S. Third Street (three blocks west of the river and one block south of Rt. 64) in St. Charles.
A memorial service will follow the visitation at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Union Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society, 143 First Street, Batavia, IL 60510.
For additional information, please contact the Moss-Norris Funeral Home in St. Charles at 630-584-2000 or visit www.mossfuneral.com.
Please sign the guest book at www.legacy.com/kcchronicle.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Paul Heisten
3 Entries
October 15, 2012
To Paul's family -
I went to St. Pat's with Paul and have not seen him for many years but I do keep in touch with Marcia Strauss and she told me of his passing.
I was sorry to hear of his passing. I remember many fun times with Paul and all the Marmion boys while we were at "the Mount".
In sympathy,
Mary Anne Carlson Morgan
Rosemont, Pa.
How you can show support
Wally Kalaine
October 11, 2012
To Beverly, Marcia and Nancy, I share your grief. I offer my deepest sympathies to you and the family. Paul provided me with a life long friendship starting in grade school, continuing on through high school and beyond. Because my career required several relocations within the US, Paul would tell me his vacation would be spent with me. He never missed a year. We shared countless laughs, words of wisdom and an occassional argument. We shared meals that had to include oysters. We shared many varities of Lithuanian food. When I learned of Paul's cancer, I payed a visit to offer my support. He told me he would be OK, it was just a minor issue. I am amazed at how long he battled the minor issue and the perseverance he displayed in the process. I will miss our visits, time spent in the woodshop and the occassional prime rib dinner outings. I'm sure Paul's previous experience as an Emabassy Guard will be put to good use in God's world. My prayers are offered for your journey. May you rest in peace.
John Zudis
October 10, 2012
First of all, I want to offer my condolences to Paul's sisters, Beverly and Marcia and family and Nancy Olson who stood by Paul's side until the end. May they be comforted in their loss. I want to share these memories of Paul with you.
I first met Paul in grade school at St. Pat's. We attended Marmion together and spent so much of our youth together. When I married and moved away to Missouri, Paul visited and we established a routine that went on for many years. Along with Wally Kalaine, we took fishing trips to Texas and Tablerock Lake in Missouri. Paul loved Walleye fishing and Canada, and we went together many years. At the end of a long day, Paul and I would toast the day with one or two of his martoonies, a drink that he excelled at making.
There is more, much more, but I want to remember Paul and his heroic struggles with cancer, a battle that most of us would not have considered. Paul had a love for life and proved it through his suffering all those years. I can only hope that Paul served his time here on earth only to be greeted with open arms in heaven. I lift my martoonie to his memory. Farewell good buddy, until we meet again.
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in Paul Heisten's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Paul Heisten
Funeral services provided by:
Moss-Norris Funeral Home - St. Charles100 S Third St, St. Charles, IL 60174
People and places connected with Paul
Geneva, IL
Kane County Chronicle
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Paul's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Paul Heisten's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
