Verlee Heinze, 80, Fargo, ND (formerly of Valley City, ND), passed away at Sanford on Broadway in Fargo on January 11, 2024.  Visitation will be held at the Lerud Mathias Funeral Home Chapel in Valley City on Wednesday, January 17 from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm with a prayer service beginning at 5:00.  The memorial mass will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, January 18 at St. Catherine Catholic Church, Valley City.  She will be laid to rest this spring at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, near Dazey, ND.  The Lerud Mathias Funeral Home is assisting Verlee’s family with arrangements.  An online guestbook is available along with her obituary at www.lerudmathias.com