Obituary of Darlene Joan Heinecke
HEINECKE (Leitzke), Darlene J., age 77, of Pequot Lakes, previously of Brooklyn Park, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on January 26, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Lillian Leitzke. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 57 years, Ed; children, Cheri Paradise (Dan), Donna Shaughnessy (Dan), Jeff (Diane), Brenda Lockwood; grandchildren, Matthew, Andrew (Jessica), and Lauren Paradise, Kristine McMullen (Ryan), Kayla and Jenna Heinecke; great grandson, James Paradise; brothers, Larry and Steven Leitzke; lifetime friend, Carolyn Ek; many relatives and good friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11am Tuesday, February 5th at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 7025 Halifax Ave. N., Brooklyn Center (763-561-5100) with visitation at church 1 hr before Mass. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, family will accept memorials for Wounded Warrior Project and her other favorite charities. www.cremationsocietyofmn.com
