Marie C. Heinen

The Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Marie C. Heinen, 90, of Albany, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in rural Albany. Marie passed away Thursday, March 12, at her home in Albany with her family by her side. Visitation is scheduled from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in Albany, with parish prayers starting at 4 p.m. There will also be a visitation at 10 a.m. March 19 at the church, with the Christian Women praying the rosary at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at the St. Anthony Parish Cemetery after the service. Marie was born Aug. 28, 1935, in Spring Hill Township to Anton and Appolonia (Hiltner) Wolbeck. She lived all her life in the area until she married Norbert Heinen Oct. 25, 1969. Together, they farmed until retiring in 1995. Marie enjoyed gardening, especially her flowers, and cherished spending time with her family. She loved doing puzzles and dancing, particularly polka dancing.She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and the St. Anthony Christian Women.Marie is survived by her children: John (Lori) Heinen of St. Joseph, Mary (Rick) Rosen of Albany, Ann (Ed) Willenbring of Richmond, Theresa (Joe) Ritter of Sauk Centre, Rita Lahr of St. Joseph, Darlene (Andrew) Vossen of Litchfield and Marlene (Mike) Seerup of Cottage Grove; 27 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Norbert, in 2013, and his deceased wife, Marcella Fischer, in 1968; her sons, Donald and Ronald Heinen; her daughter-in-law Lisa Heinen; son-in-law John Lahr; granddaughter Kaitlyn Berg; brothers Melvin and Elmer Wolbeck; and sister Leona Lashinski.Special thanks to the compassionate care provided by CentraCare Hospice.Arrangements are being made with Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes.