Marie J. Heitz, nee Gustafson, age 77, of South Holland, IL passed away Monday, June 16, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Heitz; dear mother of Richard (Nancy) Heitz and Carin (Jim) Olson; loving grandmother of Krysten (Ryan) Harres, Kourtney Heitz, and Doug Olson. Dear sister of Rosa (Steve) Sadlek. Visitation, Thursday June 19, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL 60473. Funeral Service, Friday, June 20, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with services conducted by Rev. Beverly Conway. Interment Cedar Park Cemetery - Calumet Park, IL. Memorial Contributions may be given to Redeemer Lutheran Church (651 E. 166th St. South Holland, IL 60473). For further info, please contact 708-333-7000 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com