Helen I. Heesch

Helen I. Heesch, age 78 of Hastings passed peacefully February 11, 2013 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings, MN after a brave battle with cancer, kidney disease, and other medical conditions. Helen was born November 8, 1934 in Red Wing, MN to Carl and Esther (Lundell) Peterson. She married Thomas Heesch in April of 1955 at Vasa Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Thomas. Helen is survived by her children Kathy Heesch, Barb (Jim) Bittner, and Dan (Ami) Heesch; three grandchildren Kellie Bittner, Camille and Kristen Heesch; sister Lois (Bob) Kind; brothers Larry (Fay) Peterson and Harlan (Peg) Peterson. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends and her Monday morning coffee girls. The Funeral Service, officiated by Rev. Lloyd Menke, will be held 11 AM Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Our Saviour�s Ev. Lutheran Church, 400 West Ninth St., Hastings, with visitation held one hour prior to the service. Pallbearers are Jayme Reinisch, Scott Powers, Tom Murtaugh, Jeff Heesch, Marvin Hakseth and Rob Amundson. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.