John H. Heaney, 90, of Brookston, died at 4:55 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Cumberland Pointe in West Lafayette. Born April 8, 1919 in Lowell, he was the son of the late Ray and Burlie Wells Heaney. He was a 1937 graduate of Fenger High School and received an Associates Degree from the University of Chicago School of Management. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and was stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Station in Chicago. His first marriage was to Helen Mae Smith in 1939 in Chicago. He later married Marilyn A. Soderquist on July 10, 1953 in Chicago and she preceded him in death on July 27, 2007. Mr. Heaney was a supervisor at Acme Steel for 30 years, moving to Brookston in 1968, he then worked at Purdue University in the Horticultural Department. He attended the Brookston Federated Church and was a member of the American Legion. John enjoyed traveling, working in the garage and was very proud to be a Veteran, serving as an active member of the Honor Guard for military graveside services for several years. Surviving is a son, Keith Heaney (wife: Sharon) of Berrien Springs, Michigan; daughter, Erin Marconett (husband: Al) of Wolcott, and step-son Dale Heller (wife: Judi) of Cape Coral, Florida; and two sisters, Marjorie Novak of Chapel Hill, North Carolina and Gerladine Mahns (husband: Morris) of Deland, Florida. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Megan Oilar (husband: Sean), Joe Marconett (wife: Krista), Sarah and Geoff Heaney, Amy Pica, and Scott Lewis; and six great-grandchildren, Noah and Emma Oilar, Jakob and Cora Pica, and Morgan and Alec Lewis. Preceding him in death is a daughter, Karen Thigpen, a step-son, Bruce Heller, and a sister, Belle Heaney. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston; Rev. Dr. Lelan D. McReynolds to officiate. Inurnment to follow at Brookston IOOF Cemetery. Memorials may be made in memory of John to the Indiana Veterans Home.