Mary Heier

Mary Lou Heier, age 76 of Webster, Wisconsin, passed away suddenly on November 16, 2016. Mary was born on June 5, 1940 in New Mexico to Ernest and Katie Carpenter. As a military wife and family woman Mary spent many years traveling across the nation and abroad including a number of years stationed in Japan. Mary was united in marriage to the late Earl Norman Heier in 1983. Together they moved to northwestern Wisconsin near Earl’s hometown of Webster, where they spent their remaining years. Mary is survived by her children: Michael Covey, Lynn Covey, Mitch Covey, Matthew Covey and Earl “Dru” (Laura) Heier. She is further survived by her granddaughter, Mandi (Eric) Lewis, who she raised as her own daughter; step-children: Heidi Nelson, Norman (Colleen) Heier, Marty Heier, Misty Heier and Ben Heier; sister-in-law, Effie Wester; grandchildren: Jason, Nick, Amber (Brian), Tara, Shane (Emily), Jake, Theo and Max; great-grandchildren: Alissa, Adam, Eric Jr., Grace, Xavier and Anna. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl; parents; and her sister, Ann. Mary was active in the local Lioness for many years where she took great pride and enjoyment in organizing the annual Halloween party, TOP’s group, she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Webster and volunteered for many other community activities including many years of working local elections and assisting elderly with their taxes. In her free time, Mary loved playing bingo, fishing, camping, working in her flower and vegetable gardens, canning and spending time with her family. Mary will be very dearly missed. A Funeral Service will be held for Mary on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the First Baptist Church of Webster at 1:00 PM (visitation 12-1 PM). Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Webster. Pallbearers are Dru Heier, Matt Covey, Shane Heier, Norman Heier, Eric Lewis and Matt Bubowski. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com