Sandra Marie Heintzelman

Sandra Marie Heintzelman obituary, Ionia, MI

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Sandra Heintzelman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lake Funeral Home - Ionia on Feb. 24, 2026.
Sandra Marie Heintzelman, age 71, of Ionia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children on Saturday, February 21, 2026. She was born on May 7, 1954, in Ionia, the daughter of Jessie and Mary (Townsend) Esham. She married the love of her life, Ronald Heintzelman in 1972, he preceded her in death on July 29, 2004.

Sandra loved her horses; she was an avid rider as well. She enjoyed camping with her horses and camping at the fair. Sandra was very active in the Ionia area 4-H and she adored spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Shane (Jessica) Heintzelman of Ionia, Shawn (Paul) Frisbie of Ionia, Shasta (Ken) Cole of Ionia, Shalyn Heintzelman of Ionia, one sister, grandchildren, Cheyanne (Josh) Henderson, Trenton Heintzelman (Kylie Poling), Morgan VanNortrick (William Selleck), Braeden VanNortrick, Sierra Heintzelman (Owen Field), Jenna (Luke) Ruge, Sean Heintzelman, Riley Frisbie, Teagan Frisbie, Wyatt Cummings, and great grandchildren, Asher, Gianna, Collins, Finnick, August and Lillian.

Sandra is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ronald, and son, Shannon Heintzelman.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 12 PM, March 8, 2026 at the Banner Event Venue. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home of Ionia. Online Condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com.

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February 28, 2026

Jill Kimble posted to the memorial.

February 26, 2026

Beth Litchfield posted to the memorial.

February 24, 2026

Valery F Wymer posted to the memorial.

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Jill Kimble

February 28, 2026

Shane, Shawn, Shasta, & Shaylin & family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I have so many fond memories of time spent with you all. Camping, at your house and at our house. So much fun. I hold both your parents in my heart always.
My heartfelt sympathies to all of you. God Bless.

Beth Litchfield

February 26, 2026

I am so sorry to hear of this. I really enjoyed working with her at school.

Valery F Wymer

February 24, 2026

My prayers are with you all. I remember when we both would be on the fair grounds in August.

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