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Ursula Heins
URSULA HEINS
Postville
Ursula Keilig Heins, 77, of Benson, Ariz., formerly of Postville, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, in Tuscon, Ariz.
Survivors include her sons, Michael (Lisa) of Postville, Dave of Arvada Colo., and Steffen (Jen) of Minburn; a daughter, Angela (Kevin) of Pixley, Calif.; and grandchildren, Danielle Straate, Brittany Heins, Kelsey Paulsen, Andrew Pierce, Heather Pierce, Fisher Heins, Ila Heins, Alysa Palma and Kevin Palma.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Gertrud and Kurt Keilig; and daughter, Christina Pierce
She was born in Plauen, Germany, on Oct. 25, 1936. She married Milo Heins on April 2, 1957. Ursula was very active over the years and enjoyed traveling to many places in the United States and throughout the world. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles and was able to pick up many crafts easily such as painting, quilting and needlework.
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