Frances Michele Heilman

Frances Michele Brown Heilman, 59

Frances Michele Brown Heilman, 59 of Jeromesville, formerly of Toledo passed from this life on Sunday morning, March 15, 2026, in her home with her husband and son at her side.

She was born on June 23, 1966, in Toledo the daughter of the late Claude M. Sr. and Wenonah L. (nee Jones) Brown. In her early years, she affectionately earned the nickname, "Tink".

Michele attended Sylvania Northview High School. Following high school, she graduated from the Toledo School of Cosmetology.

Michele married the love of her life, Randy Deen Heilman, on July 5, 1996 in their farmhouse in Wooster.

She worked as a hairdresser and owned and operated her own cleaning business for many years.

Throughout her life, she was an animal lover of birds, frogs, cats, and dogs. She enjoyed being a loving wife, mother, and homemaker. Michele was an avid gardener, loved the outdoors, nature, and music, but most of all lived her life for her husband and son. One thing is for sure, all of the years that Mitchell played sports, Michele was always in the stands cheering him on as his "biggest fan". She also loved babysitting and spending time with her nieces and nephews growing up.

She is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Randy Heilman of Jeromesville; one son, Mitchell Heilman of Jeromesville; three step children, Michael (Kristen) Heilman, Matthew (Alyssa) Heilman, and Meghan (Brian) Loefler; three step grandchildren, Chase, Ryleigh, and Makenzy; two brothers, Claude "Butch" (Joanne) Brown of Toledo and Timothy (Denise) Brown of Toledo; and several nieces and nephews.

Michele is preceded in death by her parents.

Family and friends may visit on Sunday, March 22, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home. Interment will be private in the Toledo Memorial Park.

For those unable to attend, online condolences may be shared on the funeral home's website at denbowfh.com.

Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home & Crematory is handling the arrangements.