Toni Jean Hiney

Toni Jean Hiney, age 59, of St. Helen, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Born on December 21, 1966, in Flint, Michigan, she was the daughter of Marvin and Peggy (Lucas) Zimmerman.

After earning her GED, Toni devoted herself to caring for her family and home. She married the love of her life, John Charles Hiney, on February 22, 2010, and the couple shared six joyful years together until his passing in 2016. Known for her kind and generous spirit, Toni was affectionately called the neighborhood grandma in St. Helen, always making sure the children around her felt cared for and loved. She took great pleasure in hosting family holidays and gatherings, filling her home with warmth and laughter.

In her quieter moments, Toni enjoyed playing dice, Rummy, and Solitaire, and she found comfort in her favorite television shows and movies, including Two Broke Girls, My Name is Earl, and Lost Boys. A devoted Detroit Lions fan, she never missed cheering them on each Sunday. Creative and thoughtful, she often painted rocks and hid them throughout town for others to discover. She cherished being outdoors, watching the wildlife on her property and gazing at the stars on clear nights.

Toni is survived by her children, Justin Hiney, John Hiney II, Leo Hiney, David Zimmerman and partner Theramarisa McQueen, Steven Zimmerman and wife Taalor, Terra Krouse and husband Shane, and Tiffany Daly; her sixteen grandchildren, David, Kaylee, Courtney, Donovan, Dolan, Dakota, Ainsley, Charlotte, Ella, Landon, Dixie, Monika, Brighton, Ethan, Leroy, and Paisley; her siblings, Mark Zimmerman and wife Kris, Tammy Hickey, and Ken Zimmerman; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Hiney, and her parents, Marvin and Peggy Zimmerman.