Terry Heenan

Feb 04, 1953 - Oct 09, 2024

Mokena, IL

Terry HeenanFebruary 4, 1953 - October 9, 2024Terry Heenan, age 71, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at his home surrounded by his wife and children. He was born February 4, 1953, in Blue Island, to Frank and Marge Heenan. He was one of five children, Peggy, Jerry, Jimmy, and Barbara. He married Robin (Ulatowski) August 28, 1976 and had four children, Sarah (Chris Zackavec), Tom, Scott, and Meghan; and three beautiful grandchildren Charlie, Winnie, and Lucy. He was an airline pilot...Read More

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