Dr. Heather Mestdagh, age 42, of Columbia IL born on June 15th 1980 in Atlanta GA passed away in the presence of her family and loved ones on May 17th 2023 at Mercy South, St Louis, MO.

Though born in the United States Heather resided and was raised in Winnipeg Manitoba, CAN, a place that would always have her heart. She left Canada to come to St Louis, MO in 2007 to continue down the family practice of Chiropractors. It was here she attended and graduated Logan Chiropractic University. After graduating she joined Mestdagh Chiropractic where she would spend her days working alongside her father and mentor for over 12 years until his retirement at the end of 2021, after which she took over the practice.

Heather cared deeply about helping her patients. She was always excited by the opportunity to help heal someone's pain and give them back a part of themselves that they thought lost. Through her service she created many friends and personal relationships, while touching the lives of the community.

Gift giving was Heather's superpower. When you mentioned something you were interested in, she took note. Come Christmas or birthday your face would light up as you ripped through glittered ribbons and wrapping paper to find the perfect gift. She had a way of making special days even more special. She loved to bring joy to people.

Heather was also a major foodie, a traveler, a deal hunter, a music lover and concert goer, and after a long day of work enjoyed a good crime drama to unwind before bed. She loved spending the weekends out and about with her family exploring new places and things to do. She was an animal lover and once even adopted a stray cat who now lives with the family. She lived a vibrant, extraordinary life and her memory will live through many, forever.

Survived by her husband Alex Muertz; her daughter Winnie; her parents Laurie Mestdagh (wife Kristin Mestdagh) and Catherine Heuthorst (husband Theo Heuthorst); her grandparents Dorothy Patricia Barron and Roy Lewis Barron; her sister Sarah Mestdagh; her brother James Mestdagh (wife Jade Mestdagh); her brother Sumner Mestdagh; her nephews Hudson and Harlan; and her furball Munchies the cat.

Heather was generous in providing support to worthy causes. In leu of flowers, she would have loved a donation to one of these organizations.
·    MaeDay Rescue (https://www.maedayrescue.com/)
·    House of Neighborly Services (https://www.monroecountyhns.org/)
·    Violence Prevention Center Southwestern Illinois ( https://www.vpcswi.org/)

Visitation: Friends may visit with family from 8:30 am – 10:00 am Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Immaculate Conception Church, Columbia IL.
Funeral: Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Immaculate Conception Church, Columbia IL with Monsignor Carl Scherrer officiating.