Tillie "Grandma" Heinle, 93, Minot, formerly of Hebron, died Thursday, September 17, 2009, in a Minot hospital.
Tillie was born in Anamoose, ND, to Gustave and Katherina (Doctor) Gienger on September 3, 1916. She was one of eight children raised on the family farm in Lincoln Valley, ND. Tillie earned her public school diploma in Sheridan County, ND, January 31, 1931.

Tillie was united in marriage to Alvin Heinle on November 20, 1938. They made their home on a farm located near Hebron, ND, where they farmed. This union was blessed with the birth of a son, Wallace Allen Heinle. She resided on the farm until Alvin's death on September 17, 1966, when she moved into Hebron.

Tillie gained employment at Urbin's Clothing store working there until she moved to Minot in 1976 to be near her son, Wally and grandchildren, Patrick, Pamela, and Paul. In 1980, Tillie moved in with her son to help raise her grandchildren.

Tillie started a daycare business in the family home, where she cared for many children. Tillie remained at the family home until 2006, following the deaths of her only child, Wallace and grandson, Patrick three years prior.

She then lived at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living Center until the time of her death. Tillie will always be known as "grandma" to those that knew her. Her passion was children shown in the operation of her daycare caring for all of them as if they were her own. Tillie also took the time to care for her own great-grandchildren as well. She dedicated her entire life to children of all ages.

Grandma Tillie was a mother, grandmother, a rock, and truly an angel to all who knew her. Now we pass our Angel to the Lord in Heaven, where she will continue to care for all of God's children.

Surviving family includes: Granddaughter, Pamela Huber, Minot; Grandson, Paul (Angie) Heinle, Minot; Great-Grandchildren, Kyla Heinle, Wyatt Heinle, Braden Huber, Hunter, Madison, Alexis, Brooklyn, Jersey, and Kalli Heinle; Sisters, Carrie Heinle, Jamestown, ND and Katherine Helm, Beulah, ND and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Tillie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Alvin, son, Wallace, grandson, Patrick, sister, Dena Kummer and brothers, Gust, Jonathan, Jake, and Adam Gienger.

Funeral service: Friday, September 25, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Minot.
Interment: Tuesday, September 29, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. in First Baptist Church Cemetery in Hebron, ND.
Visitation: Thursday, September 24, 2009, from noon until 5:00 p.m. at the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.