Donna Claire Heise

Donna Claire (nee Haeufle) Heise, 87, of Alexandria, KY, passed away on December 15, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas, KY. As a young girl, Donna attended St. Elizabeth School in Norwood, OH and the friends she made there lasted the rest of her life. After graduating from Regina High School, she worked as a secretary. Donna was a homemaker, worked at the IRS, owned and operated Jack & Jill Boutique, then retired from St. Mary’s School cafeteria. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sporting and school events, traveling, walking with her sisters, crossword puzzles, and spending time with family. She was a generous, loving mother whose greatest joy was her family. She was a devoted wife to the love of her life, Jim, for 62 years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Isabel Haeufle, and her brother Paul Haeufle. Donna is survived by her husband, James Heise; 5 Daughters: Laurie Marzullo of Alexandria, KY, Lynn (Doug) Green of Russellville, OH, Mary Beth (Dave) Newman of Ft. Thomas, KY, Lisa Myers of Florence, KY, and Jenny (Scott) Rath of Ft. Thomas, KY; 11 Grandkids: Melissa (Todd) Brockman, Kristina (Jeff) Sheehy, Ashley Myers (Jim Anders), Benton (Megan) Newman, Melea Green, Blake (Allie) Newman, Alicia (Joe) Runser, Mason Myers (Taylor Stortz), Michael Green, Sarah Rath, and Hannah Rath; 7 Great-Grandkids: Jordyn and Kayley Brockman with one on the way, Brinkleigh and Presleigh Sheehy, Crosley and Berkley Crail, and Colton Myers; Sisters: Joyce Smith of Norwood, OH and Janet (Bob) Bergen of Kenwood, OH. Visitation will be held at  Alexandria Funeral Home on Friday, December 21st from 4pm to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary Church, Alexandria, KY on Saturday, December 22nd at 11am. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to: St. Mary Church, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or American Cancer Society.

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