ALEXA JANE HEINZE Alexa Jane Heinze, 16, was born to Robert Heinze and Bobbi Jo (Faller) Heinze on May 3, 1994, in Mayville, N.D. The youngest of three girls, Alexa grew up in Luverne, N.D., and attended Hope High School. Always bringing out the best in everyone, friends and family frequently noted how she represented the most admirable characteristics of each family member. She brought light to each and every person she touched with her contagious laugh and bright smile. She blessed her family, friends, and community with love and happiness. Alexa Jane had many talents and passions. Growing up, she thrived on the volleyball court, recognizable by her tenacity for the game and the number three on her back. She especially loved to look up and see her supportive family cheering from the sidelines. Alexa’s passion for sewing lead her to aspirations of fashion design; her closet was full of her original work. Her skills as a seamstress also allowed her to mend her puppy Olive’s toys. Olive was a new addition to Alexa’s life, but in their short time together brought much joy, now serving to remind loved ones of Alexa’s youthful spirit and goofy personality. People often commented on how much the two resembled each other: long and lean, confident but clumsy. This truly unique, creative young girl also enjoyed softball and track. Alexa frequently babysat her cousins with joy. Alexa loved to make people laugh, whether by striking a silly pose or sending a random message. In short, when Alexa smiled, everyone smiled. Alexa passed away on the morning of January 14, 2011 near Hope, ND. Her legacy will continue with her parents Robert and Bobbi Jo (Faller) Heinze of Luverne, ND; sisters Amber and Anrea Heinze, both of Fargo, ND; maternal great grandmother Clementine Faller; Paternal great grandmother Elsie Kunze; maternal grandparents Donald and Angela (Kuntz) Faller of Dickinson, ND; paternal grandfather Tony Heinze of Sibley ND and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Alexa joins her maternal great grandparents Frank and Beatrice Kuntz; maternal great grandfather Frank Faller; paternal great grandfather Edward Heinze and paternal grandmother Judy (Anundson) Heinze in Heaven. In honor of Alexa’s beautiful soul, a visitation will be held on Thursday, January 20, 2011, from 4:00 pm till 7:00 pm in St. Agatha’s in Hope, ND. A Prayer Service will be held Thursday January 20, 2011 at 7:00 pm in the Church. Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 21, 2011, at 2:00 pm in the Hope High School in Hope, ND. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Alexa Jane Heinze, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.