Obituary

Shirley Ann Heiliger

November 16, 1928 - November 12, 2021

Shirley Ann Heiliger, 92, of Lincoln passed away November 12, 2021.  Shirley was born in Lincoln, NE on November 16, 1928 to Curtis and Katherine (Albert) Bennett. Shirley graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School in 1946 and then attended the University Nebraska-Lincoln, where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega.

She was our family’s anchor and a loyal and caring friend to many. She loved dinner club, bridge, baseball, and jigsaw puzzles, but most of all, spending time with her FAMily!

Survivors include two children, Mary Peterson (Bill) of Lincoln and Brad Heiliger (Susie) of Lincoln; grandchildren, Keri Applebee (Tom Ahlschwede) of Lincoln, Tesha Bender (Branden) of Nebraska City, Emma Heiliger of Los Angeles, CA, and Benjamin Heiliger of Lawrence, KS; and four great-grandchildren, Jakob Ahlschwede, Nik Ahlschwede, Daxx Bender, and Beaux Bender.  Preceded in death by her parents and husband Dale.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on November 17th at Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel.

A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Burial following the service at Lincoln Memorial Park.

Memorials to a charity of the donors choice, or to the family for future designation.

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Services

November17

Visitation

Roper & Sons Midtown Chapel

4300 O St.
Lincoln, NE 68510

(402) 476-1225
November17

Memorial Service

Roper & Sons Midtown Chapel

4300 O St.
Lincoln, NE 68510

(402) 476-1225

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November 15, 2021

So many fond memories. A heart as big as the world. She opened her heart and home with loving arms to her son in law’s family in Greece. We all will miss her- Karen, Dennis, Eleni, Pano and Matina, Billy and Afroditi.

– Karen Simopoulos
November 15, 2021

Brad and Susie So sorry for you loss. May your memories sustain you as you navigate without her. Thoughts and prayers for all of you.

– Shannon Black
November 14, 2021

She was a gem with a big heart! Always greeted you with a smile and loved her family!! So many great times shared in Lincoln! We send warm greetings of love and friendship across the miles!!

– Sandy Williams, Rob, Leslie and Jared.
November 14, 2021

So many fond memories. A heart as big as the world. She opened her heart and home with loving arms to her son in law’s family in Greece. We all will miss her- Karen, Dennis, Eleni, Pano and Matina, Billy and Afroditi.

– Karen Simopoulos
November 14, 2021

Love you Grandma!

– Keri
November 13, 2021

Shirley always had a smile and a hug for our family throughout the years of our friendship. We were connected many years ago as Dale and Dale Comer sang together in barbershop harmony quartets and the chorus that Dale Comer directed. She was a joy to know and our family learned from her wisdom and love. She will be missed and her legacy of caring and friendship will continue through her family and friends. We share in this loss and send you support and love.

– Dale, Lila, Sarah and Sally Comer

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