Heitshusen, Luanna Bertha

Luanna Bertha Heitshusen died peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at Mercy Iowa City at the age of 85 years. A Celebration of Life service will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Williamsburg. The Rev. Richard Meyer will officiate. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Williamsburg.

Luanna was born Feb. 20, 1926, in Lowden, Iowa, the daughter of William H. and Bertha Dorthea (Wiebel) Sessler. She was baptized and confirmed by Pastor Herman Maas. Luanna graduated from Lowden High School in 1943. On July 11, 1948, she married Clifford Henry Heitshusen at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lowden. She grew up in the Lowden community. After being married, they lived and farmed in South Amana for 63 years.

Luanna was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Immanuel Ladies Aid, Iowa County Republican Women and an active volunteer. She enjoyed walking, playing cards, her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Clifford of South Amana; a daughter, Arlys (Bruce) Doehrmann of Williamsburg; two sons, Bruce (Debi) Heitshusen and David (Patti) Heitshusen, both of South Amana; six grandchildren, Mark (Sandi) Doehrmann of Tampa, Fla., Anne (Steve) Faber of Hopkington, Jacob Heitshusen and Hannah Heitshusen, both of South Amana, William (Abby) Heitshusen of Laughlin AFB, Texas and Brett Heitshusen of Colorado Springs, Colo.; four great-grandchildren, Ryan, Nicole, Brianna and Dana Doehrmann, all of Tampa, Fla.; and soon to arrive great-granddaughter to parents, William and Abby.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Walter Sessler; a sister, Ludora Heitshusen; and an infant brother.

A memorial fund has been established for the Lutheran Interparish School or Immanuel Lutheran Church, Williamsburg.

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