Mabel "Darlene" Heintz
December 30, 1933 — November 9, 2016
Mabel “Darlene” Heintz, 82, of Springville, passed away on November 9, 2016. Parish Vigil Service: 3:30 p.m. Monday, November 14, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Visitation: 4 – 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Springville. Burial: Springville Cemetery, Springville.
Darlene is survived by her husband, Bernard; two children, Allen and Susan; grandchildren, Jennifer, Jessica, Nicholas, Trisha, and Alexander; and numerous great-grandchildren. Also surviving is her sister, Betty.
Darlene is preceded in her death by a son, Gary; her mother and father; three sisters, Willa, Clara, and Essie; and two brothers, William and George “Ancel.”
Darlene was born December 30, 1933, the daughter of Edith Marie Powles and William Hyde Cleaver. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, Springville. Darlene lived an interesting life. The stories range from standing on the back of motorcycles while moving as a teenager, to working on cars at the Springville gas station, or her commitment to the safety of the students that rode her school bus. Either way, Darlene had a hard time walking away from the opportunity to help someone. Her judgement was limited, as she always tried to see the positive, even in gloomy times. She often told the story of eating a can of beans for her first wedding anniversary meal, to reiterate that love and perseverance can tackle any situation.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts be directed to someone that you know who could use a helping hand. While she felt she had everything in the world, she always had a special place for those who struggled. She hid numerous stories of hardship, instead proclaiming the success of others.
Darlene is survived by her husband, Bernard; two children, Allen and Susan; grandchildren, Jennifer, Jessica, Nicholas, Trisha, and Alexander; and numerous great-grandchildren. Also surviving is her sister, Betty.
Darlene is preceded in her death by a son, Gary; her mother and father; three sisters, Willa, Clara, and Essie; and two brothers, William and George “Ancel.”
Darlene was born December 30, 1933, the daughter of Edith Marie Powles and William Hyde Cleaver. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, Springville. Darlene lived an interesting life. The stories range from standing on the back of motorcycles while moving as a teenager, to working on cars at the Springville gas station, or her commitment to the safety of the students that rode her school bus. Either way, Darlene had a hard time walking away from the opportunity to help someone. Her judgement was limited, as she always tried to see the positive, even in gloomy times. She often told the story of eating a can of beans for her first wedding anniversary meal, to reiterate that love and perseverance can tackle any situation.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts be directed to someone that you know who could use a helping hand. While she felt she had everything in the world, she always had a special place for those who struggled. She hid numerous stories of hardship, instead proclaiming the success of others.
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