Lisa Heyen

Lisa Ann Heyen, 64, of Staunton, IL (formerly of Gillespie) passed away Friday, Feb 3, 2023 at St. John´s Hospital. She was born on November 16, 1958. She was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Bunker Hill. Lisa was the daughter of WWII veteran Kenneth J File and his beloved wife Freda (Bauer) File. Lisa grew up on a farm in Dorchester, where her passion for horses was undeniable. She graduated from Bunker Hill High School in 1977. She married her high school sweetheart, Mark Heyen, on November 3, 1979, at St. John´s Lutheran Church in Dorchester. They lived in Dorchester for a short time but later settled on the family farm in Gillespie. She completed her CNA Certification in 1980 and shortly began working at Home Health in Staunton. In 1982, she welcomed her first daughter, Corrie Nicole. Shortly thereafter, she became a homemaker and focused her life on being a mother. In 1986, their 2nd daughter, Ashley Lynn, entered the world. From 1987-1990, Lisa was a checker at Food For Less in Benld, IL. In 1990 she returned to Home Health, pouring compassion and care into her elderly patients. She retired in 2012 to spend more time with her family. In 2014, moved to Staunton to be closer to her grandchildren. Lisa lived a very simple and happy life. Her whole life revolved around her family and she fought a long, hard battle to be with them as long as she could. Lisa was the purest of pure souls. She was the most selfless person, putting others´ needs before her own. There are no words to describe her kindness and the impact she had on every person she met. Lisa will always be remembered for her utmost generosity, her unwavering compassion, and her constant positivity. Lisa is survived by her husband, Mark Heyen, formerly of Gillespie; daughter Corrie (Mike) Rizzi of Staunton; daughter Ashley (partner Tim Parnell) Heyen of Gillespie; 3 grandchildren, Ashton Rizzi, Brooklyn Rizzi, Dakota (Max) Chew; 1 great-grandchild, Blayde Chew; mother in law, Lynn Heyen; brother, Kenneth (Kathi) File; sister, Susie (Wes) Campbell; brothers in law, Mike (Debbie) Heyen, Tom (Patti) Heyen; sisters in law, Michele (Jim) Wilson, Lisa (Pat) Daley; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and wonderful friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, infant sister, Elizabeth, grandfathers, grandmothers including Molly Bauer, a niece, Beth Rull, father in law, Harold Heyen. Visitation will take place at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie on Wednesday, February 8 from 10 am - 12 pm.  Services will follow at the funeral home at noon with Pastor John Lottes officiating. She will be laid to rest in Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery, Carlinville, IL.  Memorials may be made to BHHS (Bunker Hill High School) for a nursing scholarship for a local high school student.  Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com.

Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie is in charge of arrangements.

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Kravanya Funeral Homes