Barbara L. Heitman (Essex), age 72, of Friendship, formerly of Brownsville, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, June 15th, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 30, 1939 in Adams, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Elva Essex. Barbara graduated from Adams Friendship High School in 1957. On July 9, 1960 she was united in marriage to Richard L. Heitman in Adams.
She is survived by her husband Richard, children Scott (Robin) Heitman, Pam Heitman and Kim (Mark) Budlow. Grandchildren Zakary, Tyler, Nikole, Brandon, Richard, Jacob and Savannah. Great grandchildren Alexis and Mason. She is also survived by other relatives and very special friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Robert and Richmond Essex, sister-in-law Helen Essex, niece Shelly Essex Heitman, father-in-law Adolph Heitman, mother-in-law Gwen Pilgrim and brother-in-law Keith Heitman.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 23rd, 2012 at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. John K. Stake will officiate. Interment will follow at Quincy Cemetery. Friends may call at Roseberry’s Funeral Home on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to the time of service.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Visit www.roseberrys.com to offer online condolences.
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We are honored to have known Barb. We had some good times and parties with you both, Memories we will never forget. We still make the Beer stew from the recipe that Barb gave to us. When ever we make the stew we walk down memory lane about the good times at the Heitman house. She will be missed but the memories will remain forever.
Dick and family my deepest condolences. Barb and I go back to 1939, we lived across the street from each other till we were two. Then the Essex family moved to the country. Even after that our parents still visited each other. She was a great lady and I was blessed in knowing her all these years.
Joan and I are deeply saddened by your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family; may the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Joan and I will always remember the good times we spent together and will always cherish those memories.
Scott, Robin and all of the Heitman family – We are so very sorry to learn of the passing of your mom, Scott. Nothing is quite like that loss, as profound as other losses in life may be. We join with the hearts and prayers of many others who are surrounding you with love, strength and friendship. Please accept our deepest sympathies – and may the many memories of happier days comfort you and bring you hope. God bless you and your family. We love you.
Dick and family: Thank you for sharing Barb with us friends – for 53 years she was my forever friend. I treasure the last morning we had at the Nursin home where we drank coffee and shared peanut butter cookies. I am grateful I had the opportunity to thank her for the friendship all these years. My reg ret was with my job having to travel all over the country and didn’t get home much but Barb always kept in touch. Please know that Dan and I are just a call away and at the bait shop for a cup of coffee or just quiet time whenever you need it. Saying good bye is never easy but sometime we have to if we love some one as much as we loved Barb. She is resting with angels now.
Dick and family, Butch and I are so sorry to hear that Barb has passed away. She was a lovely lady, and we sure enjoyed visiting her (and you, of course) while you were traveling in various parts of Arizona. I can’t imagine how lost you must feel. However, if she suffered a lot, I’m sure you are also grateful that she is no longer having to endure that. The world has lost a great person. Our sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Dick and Family, Barb will be missed. So sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayer during this difficult time. God Bless
We’re sending our deepest Sympathies for Kim and her family.
Dick and family,
Our deepest sympathies from your extended family in Oregon
Sharon & Joe Lobenstein & aunt Ruth Heitman
I am so sorry for your loss. Barb was a great friend all through high school. She was a great person. At least she is not suffering
any more and is now in heaven looking down on all of us. We will all miss her.
DICK/FAMILY…
BARB WAS “MY SISTER”,ALWAYS THERE FOR ME,THROUGH “THICK/THIN”…I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU..MAY YOU REST IN GOD’S ARMS NOW,BARB…LOVE YOU….DICK/SCOTT/PAM AND KIM,FAMILIES..WE ARE BUT A CALL AWAY IF/WHEN YOU NEED “ANYTHING’….TAKE CARE
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Dick and the family. Barb was such a super person. She will be greatly missed. She always made me smile and forget how bad I really was bowling. I always liked hearing about her casino trips with Mom and Joyce. She is heaven now looking down on us all and keeping us safe.
Our hearts go out to all of you. It has been a long and rough road. What a strong, marvelous woman–she will be missed by all. If you need anything, please let us know. You will be in our prayers in the coming months–praying for God’s comfort and peace.
Sending our deepest condolences. May you all hold each other close and cherish the memories.
I am so sorry for you and your faimly’s loss. Barb was a great women. I am sure she will be deeply missed by all your relation.
Although I am traveling so much, all you need to do is ask and I’m there. I’m one of the few that still make it up by your way. If I’m up, anything you need done, just ask buddy!