Donald E. Heinberg, 84 of Sun City, Huntley, passed away at his home on Monday, January 18, 2016.
He was born May 20, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Edward and Emma (Pfortmiller) Heinberg. He enlisted and serviced in the United States Air Force. He was united in marriage to Joan M. Jacobs on May 30, 1952. The couple made their home in Chicago for a time and Don worked for People’s Gas. In 1961 the couple moved to Skokie where they raised their family. He retired in 1988 and they later moved to Huntley in 2003. He loved to play golf with friends and enjoyed the winters in Naples, Florida for twenty-five years. For many years he had a passion for running and enjoyed the YMCA. In Sun City he actively participated in various social clubs. He will always be remembered for his joke telling and great sense of humor.
He is survived by his loving wife, Joan, his sons, Dean Heinberg, Craig (Kimberly) Heinberg and his grandchildren, Griffin, Cooper, Campbell, Grant & Matthew.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 22nd from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the 12:00 noon Funeral Service at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you simply hug and love one another.
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So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May the promise of eternal life be a comfort to your family with this loss of someone so dear.
We live so close in Huntley and now we are so far away when this happened. We remember our coffee and donuts with the both of you before we left for Florida and that's how we will remember him.,Save that HUG for our return! George and Barb Mikell
I was so sad to learn of Donald's death; I am a neighbor on Wildflower Lane. I am a retired hospital social worker and I know how hard it is to deal with unrelenting pain. No one should suffer without adequate pain management and have an advocate to get relief and improved quality of life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything I could do to help please let me know at 312-404-1046. For the love of it all we are moved by Grace to comfort those who morn. Peace be with you and your family. Andy Graff
Craig, Kim and your family, Im am so so sorry for your loss. I know that it is really tough to lose someone thats been in your life for so long. We all wish we could have done something. The good thing is you have Great memories. Ill be honest with you... my dad, brother, aunt and uncle have all passed. I talk to them a lot and give them jobs. It 99 of the time works. I figure they are just up their having a good old time and they need something to do Right They are in my life in my mind Lots of kisses and hugs xxxooo Patti