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Ann R. Heidkamp, age 90, passed away on Feb. 28, 2021. She was born in Chicago, Ill., on Dec. 27, 1930, the daughter of Frances and Michael Del Giorno. Beloved wife of Richard; loving mother of Michael and Bernie; proud grandmother of Alexandra and Mateo; mother-in-law of Maria (Pimentel) and Christine (Cupaiuolo); aunt of many nieces and nephews. Ann was a nun for more than 25 years and an elementary school teacher for more than 50; she spent 30+ years at St. Juliana Catholic School, where she focused on working with struggling students to help ensure their success. She was awarded the Archdiocese's Heart of the School Award for "Special Service to Catholic Education" in 1990.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 5, 2021, at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Catholic Church. Due to the pandemic, only immediate family will attend in-person, but a livestream of the event will be available during and after the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heidkamp Scholarship Fund at the Chicago Religious Leadership Network ( www.crln.org ) are appreciated.  For info, 847-823-5122 or visit www.nelsonfunerals.com to watch the livestream and to send condolence cards to the family.