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29
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Thomas E. Hartung American Legion Post #1977
14414 Ford Dr, New Lenox, IL 60451
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Midwest Mortuary ServiceGerlinde Maria Heinicke (nee Schuch), age 83, native of Austria, late of Mokena, Illinois. Cherished wife of Willi; beloved mother of Sonja (Tim) Jarek; loving Oma of Alexa and Shayna Jarek; fond sister of Josef Hanzl, Gerti (Heinz) Neuhold, and the late Adolf and Erwin Schuch.
In accord with her expressed wishes, Gerlinde was cremated and her remains will be inurned at Saint Mary Cemetery in Mokena, Illinois at a later date. A Celebration of Life will be held on November 29, 2025.
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29
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thomas E. Hartung American Legion Post #1977
14414 Ford Dr, New Lenox, IL 60451
Send FlowersServices provided by
Midwest Mortuary Service