James Edward Heeren

James Edward Heeren, 67, of Danville passed away at 1:39 pm on Wednesday August 13, 2003 at Provena USMC Logan Campus. He was born on May 4, 1936 the son of Edward and Edna Fensterman Heeren in Granite City, IL.
He married Linda Gogerty on December 1, 1998 in Naples, FL.
Survivors include: his wife Linda Heeren of Danville, one son: Christopher (Wendy) Heeren of Danville, one step-son: Ryan (Kim) Haggerty of Bowling Green, KY, one daughter: Josie Heeren of Danville, IL, one step-daughter Stacy (John) Ehmen of Royal, IL, one brother: Dr. Robert Heeren of Issaquah, WA, two grandsons: Joey and Max Heeren both of Danville, one step-grandson: Gage Haggerty of Bowling Green, KY one step-grandaughter: Jordan Ehmen of Royal, IL, two nieces: Stephanie (Jeff) Justus and  Katy Heeren all of Washington State, one nephew: Jon Heeren also of  Washington State, as well as four dogs: Redd, Raja, Rok, and Lexus.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He was retired from Danville Area Community College after 27 years of service where he was Director of Financial Aid, and served as Head Basketball Coach at DACC for many years.
He received his Bachelors Degree in Education from the University of Louisville where he played on the 1956 NIT Championship Basketball team. He later received his Masters Degree in Psychology from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Throughout his career he helped many people achieve their education dreams. 
He was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church. 
He enjoyed spending his free time fishing, hunting, and traveling to field trial competitions with his Labrador Retrievers, most of all he loved being with his wife, family and friends.
A Celebration of Life was held on Tuesday August 19, 2003 at 10:00 am in St. Paul's Catholic Church in Danville with Father Doug Hennessy officiating. 
Burial was at Turtle Run Circle of Remembrance. Visitation was held on Monday August 18, 2003 from 4:00 to 8:00 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center with an 8:00 pm Prayer Service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jim's name to
the DACC Foundation or St. Paul's Catholic Church. 
