Luanna Bertha Heitshusen was born February 20, 1926 in Lowden, Iowa, the daughter of William H. and Bertha Dorthea Wiebel Sessler. She was baptized and confirmed by Pastor Herman Maas. Luanna granduated from Lowden High School in 1943. On July 11, 1948, she married Clifford Henry Heitshusen at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lowden. She grew up in the Lowden community. After being married, they lived and farmed in South Amana for 63 years. Luanna was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Immanual Ladies Aide, Iowa County Republican Women and an active volunteer. She enjoyed walking, playing cards, her grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Luanna died peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, at the age of 85 years.

She is survived by her husband Clifford of South Amana; a daughter Arlys(Bruce)Doehrmann of Williamsburg; 2 sons: Burce(Debi)Heitshusen and David(Patti)Heitshusen all of South Amana; 6 grandchildren: Mark(Sandi)Doehrmann of Tampa, Fl, Anne(Steve)Faber of Hopkington, IA, Jacob Heitshusen and Hannah Heitshusen both of South Amana, IA, William(Abby)Heitshusen of Laughlin AFB,TX and Brett Heitshusen of Colorado Springs, CO; 4 great grandchildren: Ryan, Nicole, Brianna and Dana Doehrmann all of Tampa, Fl; and soon to arrive a great granddaughter to parents William and Abby.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Walter Sessler, a sister Ludora Heitshusen, and an infant brother.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wiliamsburg. Rev. Richard Meyer will officiate. Burial will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 4-8 pm at the Powell Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Williamsburg. A memorial fund has been established for the Lutheran Interparish School or Immanuel Lutheran Church, Williamsburg.