Elsie Louise Hartman, age 79 of Stronghurst died at 10:30 A.M. Friday August 1, 2008 at her home. She was born April 12, 1929 in Hancock County, Illinois, the daughter of Merlin and Mary Markey Foresman. On January 18, 1949, she married Paul Hartman in St. Augustine, IL. He preceded her in death on April 30, 1991.
Elsie attended Cox Grade School and graduated from Stronghurst High School in 1947. She had worked as a secretary, was a Dietary Cook at Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst, was Site Manager for the Community Senior Citizens Center in Stronghurst, and was a professional babysitter. She was a past president of the Community Senior Citizens, former 4-H leader and CCD teacher. Her awards included the HEA Family Of The Year in 1987 and was named as a Western Illinois Ageless Achiever in 2005. She was a member of the St Patrick's Catholic Church, the Altar & Rosary Society, and a member of the Friendly Neighbors Club, and the Gaudy Girls of the Red Hatters Club. She enjoyed family activities, quilting, sewing, playing cards and dominoes.
Survivors include one son - Howard Hartman of Stronghurst, ten daughters - Reva (Loren) Dowell and Linda (Ed) Hernandez, both of Round Rock, TX., Donna (Gary) Powless of Raritan, IL., Paula (Dave) Hise of Eureka, IL., Lea Ann (Ken) Nylin of Lincoln, IL., Rhonda (Allen) Scott of Grundy Center, IA., Anita (Jim) Hawk and Sara (Mark) Lefler, both of Stronghurst, Sandra (Mark) Freitag of Metamora, IL., Mary (Shane) Reed of Smithshire, IL., twenty four grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and one on the way, three sisters - Esther Thomas of Roseville, IL., Mary Jane (Roger) Hofland of Bettendorf, IA., Leatha (Joe) Hutson of Donohue, IA., two brothers - Merlin (Janet) Foresman of Oneida, TN., Ronald (Sharon) Foresman of Lombard, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday August 4, 2008 in the St. Patrick's Catholic Church near Raritan with Rev. Ken Hummel as Celebrant. Burial will be in St Patrick's Church Cemetery. Friends may call after 2:00 P.M. Sunday at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst where a Rosary will be recited at 5:00 P.M. Sunday followed by visitation with the family until 8:00 P.M. Memorials have been established for the Stronghurst Community Senior Citizens and St Patrick's Catholic Church
Elsie attended Cox Grade School and graduated from Stronghurst High School in 1947. She had worked as a secretary, was a Dietary Cook at Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst, was Site Manager for the Community Senior Citizens Center in Stronghurst, and was a professional babysitter. She was a past president of the Community Senior Citizens, former 4-H leader and CCD teacher. Her awards included the HEA Family Of The Year in 1987 and was named as a Western Illinois Ageless Achiever in 2005. She was a member of the St Patrick's Catholic Church, the Altar & Rosary Society, and a member of the Friendly Neighbors Club, and the Gaudy Girls of the Red Hatters Club. She enjoyed family activities, quilting, sewing, playing cards and dominoes.
Survivors include one son - Howard Hartman of Stronghurst, ten daughters - Reva (Loren) Dowell and Linda (Ed) Hernandez, both of Round Rock, TX., Donna (Gary) Powless of Raritan, IL., Paula (Dave) Hise of Eureka, IL., Lea Ann (Ken) Nylin of Lincoln, IL., Rhonda (Allen) Scott of Grundy Center, IA., Anita (Jim) Hawk and Sara (Mark) Lefler, both of Stronghurst, Sandra (Mark) Freitag of Metamora, IL., Mary (Shane) Reed of Smithshire, IL., twenty four grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and one on the way, three sisters - Esther Thomas of Roseville, IL., Mary Jane (Roger) Hofland of Bettendorf, IA., Leatha (Joe) Hutson of Donohue, IA., two brothers - Merlin (Janet) Foresman of Oneida, TN., Ronald (Sharon) Foresman of Lombard, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday August 4, 2008 in the St. Patrick's Catholic Church near Raritan with Rev. Ken Hummel as Celebrant. Burial will be in St Patrick's Church Cemetery. Friends may call after 2:00 P.M. Sunday at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst where a Rosary will be recited at 5:00 P.M. Sunday followed by visitation with the family until 8:00 P.M. Memorials have been established for the Stronghurst Community Senior Citizens and St Patrick's Catholic Church
Elsie Louise Hartman, age 79 of Stronghurst died at 10:30 A.M. Friday August 1, 2008 at her home. She was born April 12, 1929 in Hancock County, Illinois, the daughter of Merlin and Mary Markey Foresman. On January 18, 1949, she married Paul Hartman in St. Augustine, IL. He preceded her in death on April 30, 1991.
Elsie attended Cox Grade School and graduated from Stronghurst High School in 1947. She had worked as a secretary, was a Dietary Cook at Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst, was Site Manager for the Community Senior Citizens Center in Stronghurst, and was a professional babysitter. She was a past president of the Community Senior Citizens, former 4-H leader and CCD teacher. Her awards included the HEA Family Of The Year in 1987 and was named as a Western Illinois Ageless Achiever in 2005. She was a member of the St Patrick's Catholic Church, the Altar & Rosary Society, and a member of the Friendly Neighbors Club, and the Gaudy Girls of the Red Hatters Club. She enjoyed family activities, quilting, sewing, playing cards and dominoes.
Survivors include one son - Howard Hartman of Stronghurst, ten daughters - Reva (Loren) Dowell and Linda (Ed) Hernandez, both of Round Rock, TX., Donna (Gary) Powless of Raritan, IL., Paula (Dave) Hise of Eureka, IL., Lea Ann (Ken) Nylin of Lincoln, IL., Rhonda (Allen) Scott of Grundy Center, IA., Anita (Jim) Hawk and Sara (Mark) Lefler, both of Stronghurst, Sandra (Mark) Freitag of Metamora, IL., Mary (Shane) Reed of Smithshire, IL., twenty four grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and one on the way, three sisters - Esther Thomas of Roseville, IL., Mary Jane (Roger) Hofland of Bettendorf, IA., Leatha (Joe) Hutson of Donohue, IA., two brothers - Merlin (Janet) Foresman of Oneida, TN., Ronald (Sharon) Foresman of Lombard, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday August 4, 2008 in the St. Patrick's Catholic Church near Raritan with Rev. Ken Hummel as Celebrant. Burial will be in St Patrick's Church Cemetery. Friends may call after 2:00 P.M. Sunday at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst where a Rosary will be recited at 5:00 P.M. Sunday followed by visitation with the family until 8:00 P.M. Memorials have been established for the Stronghurst Community Senior Citizens and St Patrick's Catholic Church
Elsie attended Cox Grade School and graduated from Stronghurst High School in 1947. She had worked as a secretary, was a Dietary Cook at Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst, was Site Manager for the Community Senior Citizens Center in Stronghurst, and was a professional babysitter. She was a past president of the Community Senior Citizens, former 4-H leader and CCD teacher. Her awards included the HEA Family Of The Year in 1987 and was named as a Western Illinois Ageless Achiever in 2005. She was a member of the St Patrick's Catholic Church, the Altar & Rosary Society, and a member of the Friendly Neighbors Club, and the Gaudy Girls of the Red Hatters Club. She enjoyed family activities, quilting, sewing, playing cards and dominoes.
Survivors include one son - Howard Hartman of Stronghurst, ten daughters - Reva (Loren) Dowell and Linda (Ed) Hernandez, both of Round Rock, TX., Donna (Gary) Powless of Raritan, IL., Paula (Dave) Hise of Eureka, IL., Lea Ann (Ken) Nylin of Lincoln, IL., Rhonda (Allen) Scott of Grundy Center, IA., Anita (Jim) Hawk and Sara (Mark) Lefler, both of Stronghurst, Sandra (Mark) Freitag of Metamora, IL., Mary (Shane) Reed of Smithshire, IL., twenty four grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and one on the way, three sisters - Esther Thomas of Roseville, IL., Mary Jane (Roger) Hofland of Bettendorf, IA., Leatha (Joe) Hutson of Donohue, IA., two brothers - Merlin (Janet) Foresman of Oneida, TN., Ronald (Sharon) Foresman of Lombard, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday August 4, 2008 in the St. Patrick's Catholic Church near Raritan with Rev. Ken Hummel as Celebrant. Burial will be in St Patrick's Church Cemetery. Friends may call after 2:00 P.M. Sunday at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst where a Rosary will be recited at 5:00 P.M. Sunday followed by visitation with the family until 8:00 P.M. Memorials have been established for the Stronghurst Community Senior Citizens and St Patrick's Catholic Church
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