Helen Anita Heling, age 69 of Oshkosh, died early Wednesday morning May 19, 2004 at Oshkosh Medical And Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 25, 2935 in Superior, WI the daughter of James and Nancy Barnes Grant. She was raised in Oshkosh and graduated from High School in Oshkosh. For a number of years, Anita lived and worked in Waukesha, WI, retiring from Magna Tech Manufacturing. Anita enjoyed cooking, sewing, and reading, but after retirement, her focus was on her family and grandchildren.
Anita will also be remembered as a person who enjoyed life and laughed often.

She is survived by and will be greatly missed by her children: Rick Schroeder, and Mike (Joan) Schroeder both of Adams Friendship, Tim (Letty) Heling of West Bend, Kim (Dave) Schmidt of Oshkosh and Keri Heling of Milwaukee, grandchildren: Brad, Melissa, Tracy, Brian, Kevin, Michael, Patrick, Olivia and Baby Schroeder, numerous great grandchildren, one brother: James (Sue) Grant of Oshkosh, One sister: Chris Smith of Milwaukee, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her husband; Wilbur, son; Patrick Schroeder, brothers; Richard and Gary and sister Patricia.

Visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday May 21, 2004 at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 830 Westhaven Dr. from 11 a.m. until the time of the Prayer Service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be private at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

In lieu of large flowers bouquets and in keeping with Anita's love for one another, please bring a single Rose to be shared in her memory.