Sally Marie Heislen
August 12, 1943 ~ May 25, 2022
Sally Marie Sabina (Remick) Heislen, 78, of Jefferson City, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Summit Villa in Holts Summit surrounded by her family.
She was born August 12, 1943, in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, the daughter of Roy Joseph and Sabina Elizabeth (Bendel) Remick.
Sally was a 1961 graduate of Helias High School.
She was united in marriage on November 26, 1964, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jefferson City to Gerald Lee “Jerry” Heislen who preceded her in death on April 9, 2016.
Sally was a homemaker for over 18 years, worked for Dix Road Cleaners, and was a clerk for the Missouri Probation and Parole Board.
She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. Sally was all about family. She served in many capacities such as room mother, chairperson for events, and volunteering in the St. Peter School cafeteria. She attended and supported all sporting events, often earning the nickname “Megaphone Sally” for her loud cheering. She was a member of St. Mary’s Auxiliary, volunteering in the gift shop and at the Ice Cream Social. She was very strong in her faith, often attending noon Mass and taking communion to the homebound.
She volunteered at the Special Learning Center and loved seeing all the children. Sally played cards for over 50 years with the same group of ladies. She loved going on bus trips and Friday night dinners out with a group of friends. She enjoyed yard work and sitting on the porch swing with a frosty mug at the end of the day. Most of all, she loved Sunday family BBQ’s with family and her beloved shell macaroni and sprinkle cheese.
Survivors include four children, Kevin (Jan) Heislen, Jefferson City; Jennifer (Steve) Wright, Jefferson City; Kyle (Cindy) Heislen, Jefferson City; Deric (Jamey) Heislen, Jefferson City; eight grandchildren, Taylor (Jessica) Heislen, Alex (Cleveland) McCarty, Tate Heislen, Jordan Wright, Peyton Wright, Brady Wright, Drew Heislen, Carter Heislen; three siblings, Carol LePage, Warroad, MN; John (Ellen) Remick, St. Joseph, MO; Mutsy (Ike) Cederburg, Jefferson City; and three sisters in-law, Darlene (Jim) Brenneke, Jefferson City; Kay (Dennis) Hood, Jefferson City; and Bev (Steve) Cearlock, Jefferson City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerry Heislen; one sister, Gloria (Bob) Donehue; father and mother in-law, Clarence “Dick” (Erma) Heislen; and brother-in-law, Julian “Fuzzy” LePage.
Visitation will be 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2022, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 4 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Catholic Church with the Rev. Jeremy Secrist officiating.
Entombment will be in Resurrection Catholic Mausoleum.
Memorials are suggested to the Special Learning Center, St. Peter Catholic Church, or to the Helias Foundation.
Services entrusted to Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home – Jefferson City.
She was born August 12, 1943, in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, the daughter of Roy Joseph and Sabina Elizabeth (Bendel) Remick.
Sally was a 1961 graduate of Helias High School.
She was united in marriage on November 26, 1964, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jefferson City to Gerald Lee “Jerry” Heislen who preceded her in death on April 9, 2016.
Sally was a homemaker for over 18 years, worked for Dix Road Cleaners, and was a clerk for the Missouri Probation and Parole Board.
She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. Sally was all about family. She served in many capacities such as room mother, chairperson for events, and volunteering in the St. Peter School cafeteria. She attended and supported all sporting events, often earning the nickname “Megaphone Sally” for her loud cheering. She was a member of St. Mary’s Auxiliary, volunteering in the gift shop and at the Ice Cream Social. She was very strong in her faith, often attending noon Mass and taking communion to the homebound.
She volunteered at the Special Learning Center and loved seeing all the children. Sally played cards for over 50 years with the same group of ladies. She loved going on bus trips and Friday night dinners out with a group of friends. She enjoyed yard work and sitting on the porch swing with a frosty mug at the end of the day. Most of all, she loved Sunday family BBQ’s with family and her beloved shell macaroni and sprinkle cheese.
Survivors include four children, Kevin (Jan) Heislen, Jefferson City; Jennifer (Steve) Wright, Jefferson City; Kyle (Cindy) Heislen, Jefferson City; Deric (Jamey) Heislen, Jefferson City; eight grandchildren, Taylor (Jessica) Heislen, Alex (Cleveland) McCarty, Tate Heislen, Jordan Wright, Peyton Wright, Brady Wright, Drew Heislen, Carter Heislen; three siblings, Carol LePage, Warroad, MN; John (Ellen) Remick, St. Joseph, MO; Mutsy (Ike) Cederburg, Jefferson City; and three sisters in-law, Darlene (Jim) Brenneke, Jefferson City; Kay (Dennis) Hood, Jefferson City; and Bev (Steve) Cearlock, Jefferson City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerry Heislen; one sister, Gloria (Bob) Donehue; father and mother in-law, Clarence “Dick” (Erma) Heislen; and brother-in-law, Julian “Fuzzy” LePage.
Visitation will be 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2022, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 4 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Catholic Church with the Rev. Jeremy Secrist officiating.
Entombment will be in Resurrection Catholic Mausoleum.
Memorials are suggested to the Special Learning Center, St. Peter Catholic Church, or to the Helias Foundation.
Services entrusted to Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home – Jefferson City.
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Heislen family, Our sincerest condolences on your loss. We pray for peace and comfort during your time of mourning.
Condolences to Sallys family. May the memories you have help you through this difficult time. Prayers. Sincerely, Larry and Dana Henson Zimmerman
Sending our love and condolences during this difficult time. May the Lord comfort you with his peace which passes all understanding. DeAnne Wright Ewan and family
Our sympathy and prayers are with you
Rest In Peace Sally! Sally was such a great friend/classmate. Her honesty and joy, and true friendship will always be remembered! Jeane (class of 61) and Dick Bacon (class of 60)
Jennifer and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Sally was always the life of the party! Her love for life and light in the world will be missed.
When I moved to JC, Sally and all the Heislens took me in and called me a friend. I’ll never forget the conversations she and I had. Mostly it was to secretly make fun of her kids / my friends. Absolutely love this woman. For those that miss her most – be well, friends. That vacant part in your heart may not go away, but you will adjust and remember her always. – Larry & Crusher Seneker
Sally was a very special gal – I met her through her sister Gloria and from the moment I met her until I saw her the last time, she was friendly, always smiling and always remembered you even when it had been awhile. I loved her dearly and send her family my deepest sympathy. Judie Didriksen
My best friend
We are sorry to hear about Sally’s passing. We remember having a great time with Sally and Jerry on a trip to Myrtle Beach many years ago. John and Ellen Richardson