Karen Sue Zortman Heichel, 47, of Morrisdale died on Thursday, September 13, 2007 in Clearfield at the home of her parents.
She was born on January 24, 1960 in Clearfield, a daughter of Howard R. and Sara (Maines) Zeigler, Clearfield.
Mrs. Heichel was a secretary in the chemistry lab at The Pennsylvania State University where she also attended classes studying graphic design. She formerly worked at the Butler Trucking Company.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by a daughter, Dawnell Rosier and husband Jeroen of Holland; three grandchildren, Aaron Zeigler of Clearfield, Kelsy Rosier and Rafael Rosier both of Holland; four sisters, Donna Sones and husband Randy of Clearfield, Laurie Zortman of Grampian, Robin Forrest and husband Terry of Reynoldsville and Judy Gardner and husband Dave of Clearfield; three brothers, Bradley Earl Zeigler and wife Christine of Hyde, Dennis James Zeigler and wife Renee of Curwensville and Jamey Zeigler and wife Cheryl of Olean, NY; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her birth father Gene A. Zortman and by a brother Andrew Zeigler.
Funeral services will be held at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Monday at 11:00 AM with Pastor Christine Freeman-Frank officiating. Interment will follow in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Sunday from 6-8:00 PM and on Monday from 10-11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Donna Sones, 607 Hanna St., Clearfield. PA 16830.