Janice Elizabeth Heckenhauer

Janice Elizabeth (Wood) Heckenhauer, 78, of Lakeside, Ohio died September 14, 2009 at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, Ohio. She was born on November 18, 1930 in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of the late James Edmond and Ruth Alice (Nicholas) Wood. She was a graduate of Towson High School, Towson, Maryland, and also The Ohio State University, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education. She married John Frederick Heckenhauer and he preceded her in death. She was a case worker for the Department of Public Welfare, Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD, but dedicated her life to her family and volunteer work in the various cities where she and her husband and children lived, including Bronson Medical Hospital, Kalamazoo Michigan, where she coordinated the hospital volunteers. She and her husband, along with their children, lived in various cities around the country, but retired to their summer home in Lakeside over 20 years ago. Lakeside has always been considered their home. She was a member of the Delta Gamma Alumna Association; Lakeside Noon Day Club; and Friends of the Hotel. She spent many winter months over the years wall papering with other volunteers in the historic Lakeside Hotel. She often coordinated the quilt ticket sales, and volunteered for the pancake breakfast, ice cream social and rummage sale. Survivors include her daughters: Christine Ruth Domeier, Rochester, MI and Elizabeth (Harry G.) Turner, Anthem, AZ; grandchildren: Michael Skierski and Sarah Domeier; sister: Ruth Anne (Wood) Snedaker, Boyton Beach, FL; 5 nieces and 4 nephews. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 11:00 AM -1:00 PM at the Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home, 7755 E. Harbor Road, Lakeside-Marblehead, OH where funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM with Reverend Arnold Pierson officiating. Burial will follow in Sackett Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Donor's Choice. Funeral Home: Neidecker-LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home - Peninsula Chapel 7755 East Harbor Road Lakeside-Marblehead, OH