Dorothy Jacqueline Heckart-Falls

Dorothy Jacqueline (Cortner) Heckart Falls, age 93, resident of the Healthcare Resort of Olathe, Kansas formerly of Osawatomie, Kansas passed away August 31, 2024.

Dorothy was born September 20, 1930, in Osawatomie the seventh of eight children to Alexander and Minnie Cortner.  She lived most of her life in Osawatomie and was a proud graduate of Osawatomie High School class of 1948. On November 9, 1950, she was united in marriage to Charles R. “Chic” Heckart at the First Christian Church of Osawatomie. They were happily married for 48 years with Chic preceding her in death on January 15, 1999. They were blessed with two daughters, Barbara Jo Ginavan, Olathe, KS and Jane Ann McGraw, Shawnee, KS. Dorothy married Kenneth Falls on October 11, 2006, and they enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends. He passed away on November 1, 2013.

Dorothy was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church singing in the church choir for over fifty years. She was active in the United Methodist Women, a member of the Order of Eastern Star No 26, Delta Epsilon Sorority and the National Honor Society. Her hobbies included reading and playing bridge and Rummikub with her friends at the Towers apartments. Dorothy was employed by First Option Bank for 23 years and enjoyed serving customers and establishing friendships in the workplace. She retired in 1994. Her work life began with Theatre Enterprises, Inc in Kansas City, Missouri and from there she worked as a secretary for KC Power and Light Company, Missouri Pacific Railroad and The Osawatomie Graphic. Dorothy was a loving and devoted wife, mother and doting grandmother and great grandmother.

She will forever be cherished by her daughters and their spouses, Robert Ginavan and Tim McGraw, her seven grandchildren; Tyler, Kelsi (Cody) Kennedy, Kyson (Alyssa) Ginavan, Tanner (Emily) Ginavan, Max (Kara) McGraw, Shannon (Derrick) Grass and Kevin McGraw, nine great grandchildren; Kenna & Kaylee Kennedy, Davis Ginavan, Willow & Brooks Ginavan, Ryan, Drew and Blake McGraw and Genevieve Grass. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Living a faith filled life, God took her into his loving arms and she is at peace.

Visitation will be at Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home in Osawatomie on Tuesday September 3, 2024, from 1-2pm followed by service at 2pm. Memorial contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church, Osawatomie.