With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Kathryn (Kitty) Jane Heckenkamp, who left this world at the age of 97. Kitty passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 11, 2025. Her legacy of love, kindness, and devotion will forever live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.
Funeral Ceremony: 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Butler Funeral Home- Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield, with Celebrant Judy Woerner officiating.
Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Please visit www.butlerspringfield.com to leave your condolences.
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Butler Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center - Springfield900 S. Sixth St., Springfield, IL 62703
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