Gloria J. Heiar, age 75 of Clinton, formerly of Bryant, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 surrounded by her family. A Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 24th at Prince of Peace Parish. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 AM Saturday at the church. Following the Mass cremation rites will be accorded. The Pape Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Gloria was born in Clinton on June 21, 1947, the daughter of Eugene and Madeline (Thomas) Andresen. She graduated from Northeast High School. Gloria married Lawrence “Larry” Heiar on August 25, 1965 in DeWitt, Iowa. Larry passed away on April 10, 2011. She had been employed at the Clinton County care Facility, Bluff Medical and Mercy Hospital retiring in 2014. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish. Spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as visiting and going for drives with her father. Gloria enjoyed golfing, sewing, crafts, ceramics, gardening, yardwork, camping, boating, traveling, and biking, having been on RAGBRAI several times. She was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan.
Gloria is survived by her father, Eugene Andresen of Clinton; three children; Tim (Megan) Heiar and their children, Brady, Ben, and Maddie of Huntersville, NC, Lisa (Matt) Roth of Dallas, NC, their children Brandon (Josie), great grandchildren, Rorik and Magnolia, Bridget (Chad), great grandchildren Kale, Kendall, and Kynlee, and Alyssa, and Tracy (Greg) Ellis of Dubuque and their children, Jacob (Kristine) great grandchildren, Adalyn and Audrey, Josh (Ashley), great grandchildren, Braelynn and Waylon; 2 sisters, Sandi (David) Deke of DeWitt and Mary Jo (Allan) Behrens of Clinton; 2 brothers, Bill (Corina) Andresen of DeWitt and Lynn (Holley) Andresen of Stanley, NC, several nieces and nephews, and a special friend John Lauritzen of Clinton. She was preceded in death by her mother, Madeline; 3 brothers, infant Joey and Bobby and Ronnie. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.
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My heart felt sympathy to all of Gloria’s families. She was such a joy as a classmate and wife of one of my best friends, Larry.
My deepest sympathy to you Mary Jo & Al & all of Gloria’s family. I worked with Gloria at Bluff Medical Center yrs ago. She was always laughing and smiling. I know she will be missed by the many people she knew.
Great memories of meeting Gloria on RAGBRAI years ago and finding out that we had mutual friends. It was always a pleasure running into her in Clinton and then a couple times in the Coralville area where she was camping with friends. My sympathy and prayers to all her family and friends.
To the entire Andresen and Heiar family Tom and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of Gloria. I have so many wonderful memories of the years our families spent together and the fun and laughter we all shared. She was a delightful person and was always smiling! May she rest in peace.
Tom and Jeanne Maddox
So sorry for your families loss. It was a pleasure to have known Gloria and the love of life she had. Hoping you find comfort in your memories.
Jim & Cheryl