Catherine A. Heiss

July 9, 1929 - May 2, 2011

Catherine A. “Katie” Heiss, 81, of Toledo, passed away Monday, May 02, 2011, at St. Anne Mercy Hospital. She was a 1947 graduate of Central Catholic High School. Katie was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, the Bavarian Sports Club Ladies Auxiliary and volunteered her time with the German American Festival. Over the years Katie worked for Borden's Ice Cream and for two local doctor's offices. She enjoyed shopping, going out to dinner with friends and attending her grandchildren's events. Katie also played Bunco regularly with her friends for over 60 years. She was a wonderful cook and the family looked forward to her special Sunday dinners. Family and friends will forever miss our mom's warm heart, her unselfish nature and her sense of humor. Survivors include her son, Gary Heiss; daughters, Nancy (Gordon) Gilmore and Julie (James) Bartnik; grandchildren, Paul Heiss, Brad Moores, Carly (Rob) Conover, Lindsay Bartnik, Anya Gilmore and Samuel Gilmore; great-grandchildren, Jet James and Mattingly Jean and lifelong friend, Max Well Jr. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Paul Heiss, in 2007. Friends are invited to visit from 2-8 p.m. Thursday, in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue, where a scripture service will be held at 7 p.m. Prayers will begin at 9:30 a.m. Friday, from the funeral home, followed by the Mass of the Resurrection at 10 a.m., in Christ the King Catholic Church, 4100 Harvest Lane. Interment will follow in Toledo Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church or the donor's favorite charity.