UPDATED FEBRUARY 11

Ann G. Heimann, 71, passed away February 7, 2026 at Willow Ridge - Frieda House in Bluffton.

Ann was born April 13, 1954, in Aurora, Illinois, to the late Donald and Gloria (Kelly) Gates. On August 24, 1974, she married Tom Heimann, who survives.

Ann graduated from Urbana High School in Urbana, Illinois and received her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Bluffton College. She taught elementary at Columbus Grove and Continental schools and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bluffton. 

Survivors include her husband, Tom Heimann of Bluffton and two sisters, Mary Gates DeRosier of Grants Pass, Oregon and Donna (David Rees) Gates of Skokie, Illinois.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Gloria Gates.

Ann’s service will begin at 6:00 p.m., Monday, February 16, 2026, at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services – Bluffton with Father John Stites officiating. Visitation will be on Monday, February 16, 202,6 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Mennonite Memorial Home Endowment Fund or Bridge Hospice.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com/