Lena-Kathleen A. Heiler, age 75, passed away on Friday December 30, 2016 at Unity Point Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI with her family by her side. She was born on October 24, 1941 in Rockford, IL. She was the daughter of John and Catherine (Bender) Allen. She married John F. Heiler Sr. on June 18, 1960 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Freeport, IL. She was employed by Crum & Forrester Insurance Company and then worked at Micro Switch Plant #4 for 30 years. She enjoyed Elvis music, collecting green Depression glass, reading and doing arts and crafts.

Surviving by her husband John Sr., daughter Amy Heiler, two sons, Steven (Ronda) Heiler and John Heiler Jr. all of Lena. Four grandchildren; Michael, Jamie, Sarah and Jonathon Heiler, three great grandchildren; Landin and Dean Heiler and Angel Hoeffer all of Lena. One sister Mary (Lonnie) Welt of Seattle, Wa. Two nieces, two nephews and one great nephew.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one aunt and one uncle.

Graveside services will be on Friday January 6, 2017 at 1:30 PM at the Lena Burial Park.

Pastor Randy Nicholas will officiate.

A memorial has been established in her name