William "Bill" J. Heeg

William "Bill" J. Heeg, 81, of New Munster, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025 at his home.

Born in Oak Park, Illinois on April 21, 1944, he was the son of William and Bessie (nee Bayer) Heeg. He graduated from Lane Tech High School. On August 26, 1969 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, he was united in marriage to Sandra Conklin. Following marriage, they resided in Chicago, Paddock Lake and Shelbyville, Kentucky before moving to New Munster in 1995.

Bill was a tool and die maker, maintenance man and transfer station attendant for the Town of Wheatland. He worked for AMC, Chrysler and the Budd Company in Kentucky. He was an Eagle Scout and involved in both the Boy and Girl Scouts. He was also in charge of the North Shore Lake Assoc. for Paddock Lake. He collected trains, coins, and stamps and loved to tinker in his workshop.

Bill is survived by his children, Lorretta (Larry) Clark of Florida, Lynell Rose of Kentucky and Louise (Danny) Heeg of New Munster; grandchildren, Jennifer, Heather, Zack, Sarah, Ayla, Tabby, Trey, Tatiana, Allison, Breanna, Amber and Michael; 20 great-grandchildren; and sister, Joyce (Jim) Hayes. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and grandsons, Justin and William.

The family would like to thank the Aurora Visiting Nurses and Aurora Pallative Care for their care during this time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation.

Services for Bill will be held on Monday, August 18, 2025 at 2:00PM at Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Monday, August 18th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Funeral Home. Bill will be laid to rest next to his wife at Salem Mound Cemetery in a private ceremony.

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