CurePSP Tribute Funds

Todd Heagle was born on August 29, 1965, in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Earl and Judy Heagle. On November 9, 2025, Todd peacefully entered the kingdom of Heaven, surrounded by his devoted family, after courageously facing a three-year battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Though his journey on earth has ended, his spirit of love, faith, and joy lives on forever in the hearts that knew him.

Todd graduated from Ankeny High School in 1984, excelling both on and off the field – running track, playing football and forming friendships that lasted a lifetime. His passion for teamwork continued as he played defensive back for Dana College, where he earned his degree in Finance. He later retired from Apria Home Healthcare after 25 years managing the district offices in Des Moines and Ottumwa.

On May 2, 1992, he married the love of his life, Lisa (Johnson) Heagle. Together they built a beautiful family rooted in love, laughter and faith. Todd and Lisa were blessed with three incredible children – Paige, Cole and Jordan – who were truly the light of his life. Recently, Todd’s heart grew even fuller as he welcomed his daughter-in-law, Emily, and first grandchild, Colter “Colt” Todd, who brought immeasurable joy and pride to his final year.

Todd lived each day with purpose, generosity and a smile that could light up any room. Whether he was coaching his kids’ teams, fishing or hunting outdoors, or manning the grill at a tailgate, Todd brought people together. His legendary cooking, contagious laughter and welcoming spirit turned every gathering into a celebration. A loyal Green Bay Packers fan and lover of all things outdoors - golfing, biking or simply spending time in God’s creation - Todd embraced life with gratitude and adventure.

Todd’s greatest legacy is the love he poured into his family and friends. He is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Lisa; their children, Paige (Tommy Kissen), Cole (Emily Allee) and Jordan; and his treasured grandson, Colter. He is also lovingly remembered by his parents, Judy Slania and Earl Heagle; his siblings, Kim Sokol, Kelly (John) Chambers and Cory Heagle; and many nieces, nephews and friends who became family. Todd is welcomed into Heaven by his mother-in-law, Marcia Johnson.

A Tribute to Zeina Allaf  Zeina Allaf will forever be remembered for her warmth, selfless generosity and dedication to her family. She passed away on the evening of Sunday August 27, 2023 at the age of 74 after six years of living with PSP.

Zeina was officially diagnosed with PSP in July 2020 after two years of battling a myriad of perplexing symptoms including anxiety, depression, difficulty moving, difficulty with language, and many falls. She was a true warrior and fought PSP as hard as she could.

Born and raised in a small village in the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon, Zeina moved to Kuwait when she was 20 years old after marrying Ezzedine Allaf, a Lebanese man living and working in Kuwait. They had four children together. Zeina’s children were the joy of her life and she dedicated herself to them, sacrificing herself in the process.

Even though Zeina and her husband had not planned to move to the United States, Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait in August 1990 and Lebanon’s continued instability led the family to move to the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where Zeina and the children stayed while Ezzedine traveled back and forth to Kuwait for work. Alone in a new country with limited English, Zeina needed to be both mother and father while she herself was adjusting. She taught herself English, sought employment to help the family stay afloat, and built a new life for her family. Zeina and Ezzedine’s hard work and sacrifice enabled their four children to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees and become successful professionals.

An energetic, active woman, Zeina was most well known for her outstanding cooking and baking. She was able to recreate a dish at home after tasting it only once! Her home was never without something delicious freshly made. She made sure that anyone who visited ate well and felt at home; one always left her house with a full stomach and a full heart.

Zeina was most excited to become a grandmother - a ‘Teta’ in Lebanese - and was delighted when her children, finally, married and had children of their own. Zeina gave endlessly to others and most especially to her children and grandchildren. Her endless love lives on through them. ‘Teta’ will forever live in their hearts.

Thank you for donating to Cure PSP in her memory. We hope more is learned about this disease so others do not have to suffer as she did. May she rest in peace.