Jane Heil

Jane F. Heil, 56, Tomahawk, formerly of Edgar, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, at her home while under the care of Compassus of Northern Wisconsin.

She was born July 16, 1965, in Wausau, daughter of Karen Weber Rotta, Weston, and the late Francis Weber. Jane married Paul Smith of Eau Claire. They had one child together. After divorcing, Jane married Joe Heil of Edgar, where her other three children came into her life. They later divorced but remained close friends.

Jane was a compassionate and loving woman who always put others before herself. After graduating from Antigo High School, she started her young career in the restaurant industry to follow her passion for cooking. Eventually, Jane made her way to Aspirus, working in their IT department. While she was there for 20+ years, she made lifelong friends with coworkers. In the last few years of her life, Jane worked for the city council IT department, again making lifelong friends, and leaving her lasting impact.

Jane made sure to always keep active. Whether it was participating in a weekly volleyball league, biking her favorite 20-mile route, snowmobiling the many winter trails of Wisconsin, traveling to the windy and beautiful Aruba, or baking yet another delicious dessert. She always made time for the things and people she loved. Later in her life, after meeting Cory, Jane grew a love for hunting, fishing, and all things outdoors. This newfound passion inspired her to take her children along on a hunting trip to Wyoming, a memory to be cherished forever.

What made Jane so special was her unique unselfishness. No matter her circumstances, it was always her goal to make others happy. Jane could always be counted on for her bright, contagious smile.

13 years ago, Jane was first diagnosed with breast cancer. Even this did not put a damper on her spirit. Jane lived cancer-free for nearly 10 years before a recurrence of her breast cancer. Again, she battled for over two years, never wavering from her selfless ways, and always enjoying life to its fullest.

Survivorsincludehermother,KarenWeber;herchildren:Nevin(Cassandra Ligman) Smith, Lexy (Colten Duvall) Belter, Colton Heil and Ethan Heil; her fiancé, Cory Reif; sister, Christina (Joe Thomas) Weber, Minnesota; brother, Andrew Weber, Arizona; nephew, Josh (Nicole) Anderson, Kaukauna, and many friends and co-workers.

Jane was preceded in death by her father and a sister, Diane Anderson. Jane touched the lives of everyone that had the privilege of knowing her. Her strength, perseverance, and love for her family and friends will always be remembered.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. The Rev. Alan Wierzba will preside. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and again on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Jane’s name. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www. petersonkraemer.com.

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