Margaret Jean Grimes Heimbach, 93 of New Ross passed away Saturday at home.

She was born October 1, 1923 in Lafayette to Leo J. & Mildred Bryant Grimes.

Margaret graduated from Darlington High School in 1941, then graduated from Lafayette Business College. She worked in Lafayette and Indianapolis during the war.  She was a member of Mace United Methodist Church.

On November 3, 1945, she married Edward H. Heimbach, he preceded her in death January 2, 2009.  She is survived by her son Stephen E. (Rebecca Hallam) Heimbach of New Ross, Five grandchildren Telica Heimbach Winfield of Florida, Susan Falls Henry of Muncie, Seth Heimbach of Crawfordsville, Ryan Heimbach of Crawfordsville, and Chance Heimbach of Florida as well as 10 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her son Gary Alan Heimbach, daughter Linda Ann Falls, Brother Richard Grimes and sister Col Mary Jane Grimes.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm Saturday April 8 at Oak Hill Cemetery North with Pastor Michael Whitacre officiating. A celebration of her life will be held immediately following at the family farm.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mace United Methodist Church.