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Gladys "Norma" Heins, 96, of Lincoln, formerly of Elkhart, passed away May 12, 2013 at the Christian Village Congregate Building, Lincoln, IL. where she was a resident for more than 10 years.

Visitation will be 10 AM until 11 AM Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home in Lincoln. Funeral services will be at 11 AM on Thursday also at the funeral home with Reverend Mark Thompson of Zion Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will follow in Elkhart Cemetery.

Norma was born November 25, 1916 in East St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Rufus Alva and Margaret Elizabeth (Broehl) Donaldson. She married Carl J. Heins on May 25, 1940 in Lincoln, IL. He preceded her in death on July 13, 1999.

She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Lincoln where she was active in the choir and chimes, a member of the Lutheran Women Missionary League, a member of the Lincoln Area Music Club, and a member of the Stringalongs. Norma played the violin for over 25 years. She was a hairdresser for more than 50 years.

Surviving are her daughter Judith (Mel) Allen of Las Vegas, NV. She was Nini to grandchildren: Stacey (Eric) Meyer of Las Vegas, NV, Eric (Mindy) Allen and Brian (Kellie) Allen of Las Vegas, NV., Christopher (Ailene) Heins of Texas and Jennifer (Rick) Goul of MO. She is also survived by 12 beautiful great grandchildren and sister Lucille Eckert of Lincoln, IL.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Carl, and her son Norman Heins.

Memorial donations may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or to The Christian Village and will be accepted at the funeral home.