Wellsburg Resident Dwight Heikens Passes Away

Graveside service scheduled for March 7th

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

Dwight Heikens, a 64-year-old resident of Wellsburg, Iowa, passed away on March 1st in Cape Coral, Florida. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 7th at 11:00 a.m. at the Sheller Cemetery in rural Eldora, followed by a time of remembrance from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Wellsburg Memorial Building.

Why it matters

The passing of a long-time community member like Dwight Heikens is significant for the small town of Wellsburg, where he likely had deep roots and connections. The graveside service and remembrance event provide an opportunity for the community to come together and honor his life.

The details

Dwight Heikens, age 64, passed away on Sunday, March 1st in Cape Coral, Florida. The graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 7th at 11:00 a.m. at the Sheller Cemetery in rural Eldora. Following the service, a time of remembrance will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Wellsburg Memorial Building. Boeke Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

  • Dwight Heikens passed away on Sunday, March 1st.
  • The graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 7th at 11:00 a.m.
  • The time of remembrance will be from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on March 7th.

The players

Dwight Heikens

A 64-year-old resident of Wellsburg, Iowa who passed away on March 1st in Cape Coral, Florida.

Boeke Funeral Home

The funeral home assisting the family with the arrangements.

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The takeaway

The passing of Dwight Heikens is a significant loss for the tight-knit community of Wellsburg, where he likely had deep roots and connections. The graveside service and remembrance event provide an opportunity for the community to come together and honor his life.