Jodi passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital with her family by her side at the age of 44. She was born in Bay City, Michigan on April 13, 1979 to Richard and Jan (Valliere) Heil. Jodi loved helping other people, her Golden Retriever, watching her kids play sports, traveling, and most of all being a mom.
Jodi is survived by her son, Harrison Stevenson; stepdaughter, Lily Southgate; life partner, Harry Stevenson; brother, Jason (Lauren) Heil; mother, Jan Heil; father, Richard Heil; nephews and niece, Graham, Grady, and Gwen Heil; uncle, Lane (Linda) Valliere; cousins; golden retriever, Hogan, and many special friends. She is preceded in death by her uncle, Alan Vallerie, and her grandparents.
Funeral Service for Jodi will take place on Tuesday, January 2, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at Gephart Funeral Home. Officiating will be Pastor Phillip Baerwolf. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, January 2, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be considered to GoFundMe “Memorial contributions to Jodi Heil and family” or the National Kidney Foundation in Jodi’s name.