(1930-2026)

Betty Jean (Langerman) Heinze died Sept. 13, 2026, at Salina Regional Hospital. She was born on Nov. 26, 1930, in Ellsworth, Kan. Betty graduated from Wilson High School. She was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Earl Robert Heinze, on Aug. 15, 1948. She was a homemaker, an excellent cook and loved working outdoors with Earl on the farm where they lived for several years prior to moving to Wilson. She loved horses and puppies and gardening. She always grew and kept beautiful roses and flowers.

Betty and Earl were avid square dancers and belonged to County Cousins and attended dances for many years. Betty’s wonderful sense of humor and wit was a trait that many friends and family mentioned throughout her life.

She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, and she and Earl were members of Service Circle. She was active in circle. She enjoyed reading and was a member of a lady’s reading club. She was also a member of a sewing group. Betty liked the competition for cards and was a member of a couple of local pinochle and card clubs.

Following her husband’s passing, she worked for several years at Wilson Nursing Home as an accounting manager and occasionally traveled for her company.

She enjoyed dancing and traveling and participating in community activities with longtime companion Gene Bland.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband Earl; parents Irma and Dell Langerman, Wilson, Kan.; and a host of many friends.

Survivors include her daughter, Rhonda Heinze McGaughy, Colorado Springs, Colo.; son Steve (Cindy)Heinze, Wilson, Kan.; brother Duane (Linda) Langerman, Belton, Texas; grandchildren Ramie (Ryan) Coffman, Kevin (Shelly) Heinze and Jordan Heinze; and great-grandchildren Drake, Jayson and Myles, Topeka.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, from 4-6 p.m. at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, Wilson.

A memorial service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2819 Ave. F, Wilson, at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 24, 2026.

Inurnment to follow the church service at Wilson Cemetery. Lunch to be served in the church basement.

Memorials are suggested to Immanuel Lutheran Church and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, P.O. Box 533, Wilson, KS 67490.

Online condolences may be sent to www.plumeroverlease. com.