Valerie Jean Heitzmann

Valerie Jean Heitzmann obituary, Walled Lake, MI

Valerie Jean Heitzmann

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Valerie Heitzmann Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lynch & Sons Funeral Home - Walled Lake on Nov. 24, 2025.

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Valerie Jean Heitzmann, 73, of Commerce Township, Michigan, went to be with her Lord on November 16, 2025, after a courageous battle with metastatic thymic cancer.
Valerie was born and raised in Fort Worth, TX, the daughter of the late Enis and Dorothy Kerlee. She pursued higher education at LeTourneau College in Longview, TX. A compassionate animal lover, she held a special affection for cats and birds throughout her life. Valerie was a dedicated employee of Flint Ink in Ann Arbor, MI, where she worked for 20 years.
She is survived by her loving husband of over 50 years, Richard, and their three loving sons: Daniel (Janel) and Joel, both of Commerce Township, and Timothy (Elisabeth) of Livonia. Valerie was also a cherished grandmother to three grandchildren: Olivia, Bryce, and Troy.
A visitation will be held for friends and family on December 6th, 2025, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, at Lynch and Sons Funeral Home, 340 N Pontiac Trail Walled Lake, MI 48390
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Humane Society of Huron Valley, in Valerie's honor - https://www.hshv.org/give/donate/.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

6

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lynch & Sons Funeral Home - Walled Lake

340 North Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake, MI 48390

Send Flowers

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