Joan L. Heitz, nee Trnka, age 73, beloved wife for 49 years to Ronald R. Loving mother of Russell (Melissa) and Janet (Kevin) Schmaltz. Cherished grandmother of Brittany, Rebecca, Jonathan Heitz, Karen and Jeremy Schmaltz. Devoted daughter of the late Edward and Mildred, nee Nelson. Dear daughter-in-law of Mabel and the late Harry Heitz. Fond sister-in-law of Janet (the late Jim) Magot. Visitation Monday, December 14, 2009 from 3-8 PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Lying in State Tuesday, December 15, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church 12312 S. 88th Ave., Palos Park, IL 60464. Interment Beverly Cemetery. Memorials to Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church Building Fund www.ppcc.org preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400