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Heather Endicott Obituary
Born: October 18, 1982
Died: January 2, 2024
Heather (Mix) Endicott, 41, of Peru, passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, IL.
Visitation for Heather will be held Tuesday, January 9th, at the Barto Funeral Home in Spring Valley, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM, with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 PM. Cremation will be accorded following services.
Heather was born on October 18, 1982 in Spring Valley to James and Kathy (Perino) Mix. She married Nathan Endicott on April 20, 2020.
Heather was a C.N.A. and had worked at various Illinois Valley nursing homes. She had most recently been at the Illinois Veteran's Home in LaSalle. Heather was a "people-person" and an extremely hard worker, who was always a joy to be around. She especially loved animals. Even though she was very sick, she always maintained a positive attitude. She enjoyed trips to the family cabin in Wisconsin, where she loved spending time by the river and swimming with her dog. She enjoyed kayaking and canoeing with Nathan as well.
Survivors include her husband, Nathan, of Peru; her parents, Jim and Kathy Mix, of Princeton; her brother, Ryan (Sarah) Mix, of Spring Valley; her in-laws, Larry and Ruth Endicott of LaSalle; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and her beloved pets, Gilligan, Norman, and Cupcake.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents and great grandparents.
Memorials may be directed to the family, Illinois Valley Animal Rescue, or Friends of Strays.
A guestbook may be signed and memories shared with the family by visiting bartofh.com.
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Kimberly Pyszka
December 30, 2024
Remembering you Heather; with a heavy heart. Gone way too soon.
Janell Blanco
January 14, 2024
Heather was one of my very first best friends. We had so many childhood memories. Kathy and Jim - Brady and I send our love to you. I apologize for the belated condolences as I just had another surgery for my cancer. Please know you are all in our thoughts. Much love.
Joshua
January 12, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Alicia Pyszka
January 9, 2024
What can I say about somebody who is the best person I’ve ever met Heather you always had a smile on your face. You always made me laugh. You always there for me In my time of need. I don’t think I’ll ever ever meet anyone ever again like you. I’m sad that our time has ended sooner than expected, but I’m glad to have had you in my life at all, I’ll see you again. I love you.
Carol Maltas
January 6, 2024
Kathy and family, so sorry for this horrible loss. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless and help you during this difficult time.
John
January 5, 2024
Heather has broken our hearts by her passing but has showed us all the generosity and compassion she had during her life.She bravely became an organ donor, and will live on by donating. Because of her, others lives will forever change for the better. That´s who Heather was
Steph R.
January 5, 2024
The best drummers wife... Heather was loyal to her husband and animals. She love her nieces and her best friend. Loyal to her friends. Her love for Nate never wavered and she always hyped him up when he sang. She designed many flyers with me and always always was down to have our company. It's strange how the world is going to be without her.
Kimberly Pyszka
January 5, 2024
Heather will be missed dearly. Praying for her family members in this time of need
Linda Sult
January 5, 2024
Heather gained her wings, she was already an angel to work with. She was such a free spirit, always caring for those who needed her. Always a smile, always a kind person.
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