Family plans memorial service for U.S. couple missing in Italian ship wreck
Jerry and Barb Heil remain unaccounted for since their cruise ship ran aground off the coast of Tuscany.
February 1st, 2012
02:59 AM ET

Family plans memorial service for U.S. couple missing in Italian ship wreck

The family of a Minnesota couple that remains unaccounted for after a massive cruise ship ran aground off an Italian island last month plans to hold a memorial service to celebrate their lives.

Gerald and Barbara Heil have been missing since the Costa Concordia hit rocks and ran aground off Giglio Island on January 13.

Relatives said they accept the decision to call off  the search for missing passengers. A service is planned in the coming weeks, the family said in a statement.

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  1. banasy ©

    My condolences to the family and friends of the Heils.

    February 1, 2012 at 8:17 am | Report abuse |
  2. just eye

    Great journalism.

    February 1, 2012 at 2:17 pm | Report abuse |
  3. bobcat (in a hat)©

    This is so sad. A couple that has been together all these years. He finally retires and are able to finally have a life to do things. And now this. Words cannot begin to describe how bad I feel for the family.

    February 1, 2012 at 5:45 pm | Report abuse |
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