Thelma E. Heitzman, 78, of Ashland, died Friday, January 15, 2010 at Good Shepherd in Ashland. She was born January 6, 1932 in Plymouth, daughter to the late Henry C. and Catherine (nee Wilcox) Sourwine. Thelma lived most of her life in the Nova and Ruggles area and has resided in Ashland for the past six years. Survivors include her son, Allen Heitzman of Sullivan and three grandchildren, Kimberly, Donald and Chuckie Heitzman. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Henry Heitzman and brothers, Kenneth, Ralph and Paul Sourwine.