Anelene F. Heidenreich , age 88, of Stockton, IL passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at FHN Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Apple River, IL on November 6, 1934 to the late Vernon and Catherine (Watson) Grindey. Anelene married Laurence Heidenreich on August 23, 1953 at EUB Church in Stockton. Laurence passed away July 19, 2002.

Anelene was a 1953 graduate of Apple River High School. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Stockton, the Greenvale Neighborhood Club and Stella's Coffee Group. She was a hardworking, dedicated farm wife who was always willing to drive machinery, milk cows and take care of the family. She enjoyed needlepoint, Blackhawk sporting events, plays and concerts, and baking rolls, mints and especially cakes for special occasions. Most of all, Anelene loved her family and spending time with the grandkids and great grandkids.

She is survived by her sons, Craig (Kris – Mrs. Heidenreich) of Stockton and Mark (Deb) of Stockton; her grandsons, Timothy (Dannielle) of Chadwick, David (Anna) of Bettendorf, IA, Jon (Jenna Lafferty) of Stockton, Garrett (Andrea) of Dubuque, IA, William (Jaycee) of Warren and special grandson, Kyle Hubb of Stockton; her great grandchildren, Nathaniel, Malia, Matthew, Gavin, Paxton, and Oliver. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her brother, Clifford (Pauline) Grindey; her nephew, Mike Grindey; and her niece Michelle Grindey.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Calvary United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton. A memorial fund has been established.