Marlys Elaine Heisler

Marlys Elaine Heisler, 72, of Warsaw, Illinois, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at AccentCare Hospice Center in Naperville, Illinois. Marlys was born on September 2, 1953, in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of William and Helen "Lucille" (Keller) Roost. She attended Warsaw High School, graduating in 1971. She went on to graduate from Illinois State University with a degree in Early Childhood and Special Education. She put her degree to good use, teaching at the Hamilton Elementary School for many years until her retirement in 2015. Marlys was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church in Warsaw, where she served in many capacities. Marlys spent her life putting others first and helping anyway she could. She was passionate in her roles that allowed her to do this. She served in many different capacities as a lifelong member of the Warsaw Presbyterian Church. She was a dedicated and benevolent school teacher at Hamilton for 38 years. She was a compassionate sister and aunt, and an amazing mother to her two boys, Bill (Jennifer) and Wade (Kiersten). But her favorite role was that of a loving grandmother to her four grandkids (William, Landon, Piper, Remi). She beamed with pride at them and the unique relationship she shared with each of them. Marlys also had passions outside of work that created many positive relationships for her. Despite not playing competitive sports herself she fell in love with them as an adult. She spent a lot of years cheering vigorously for her kids and the Warsaw Wildcats. This passion did not go away but only grew as her grandchildren became involved in sports. Marlys also found fun in her retirement years. The swim group at the YMCA became some of her best friends and provided her a great sanctuary. Her class of 71 outings gave her lots of laughs and she always looked forward to them. And she became a pretty good gardener. But her favorite thing in the world was spending time with her family. Her willingness to help, to listen, and to love will be how she is remembered. Marlys is survived by two sons: Bill (Jennifer) Heisler of Lockport, Illinois, and Wade (Kiersten) Heisler of Carol Stream, Illinois; her sister Mary Harrison of Warsaw, Illinois; and four grandchildren: William, Landon, Piper and Remington Heisler. Marlys is preceded in death by her parents. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 26, from 2 to 7 pm, with family meeting friends from 4 to 7 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to First Presbyterian Church of Warsaw. To send flowers to the family of Marlys, please visit our floral store.