Theresa M. Broxterman Heiman, 85, of Seneca, died on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at the Life Care Center of Seneca.

She was born February 22, 1930, on a farm west of Corning, Kansas to Albert P. and Bernadine Ronnebaum Broxterman.

On December 29, 1948 she married Norbert H. Heiman at St. Patrick’s Church in Corning, the couple celebrated 61 year of marriage before his death on August 5, 2010. The couple farmed south of Seneca. Theresa was a gifted baker, baking beautiful cakes for birthdays, wedding and special occasions. She was an excellent cook; she loved to garden, tend to her flowers and play cards. She enjoyed her grandchildren very much.

She was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, the St. Ann’s Altar Society and LCBA. In addition, she was active with the Nemaha County 4-H program, serving as a leader for many years.

She is survived by her sons, Pat Heiman and Robert Heiman both of Seneca; her daughter, Jean Heiman of Seneca; a brother, Ronald J. Broxterman of Topeka, KS; and two grandchildren, Shane Heiman of Emporia and Chandra Talerico of Hope Sound, Florida.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by infant daughters, Brenda in 1950 and Mary Katherine in 1966; and a brother, Donald J. Broxterman.

Rosaries will be prayed on Monday, March 9th at 2 & 7 PM at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday at 2 PM at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be left to the Theresa Heiman Nursing Scholarship.