Constance (Bohlmann) Harlow

Constance (Bohlmann) Harlow obituary, Estero, FL

Constance (Bohlmann) Harlow

Constance (Bohlmann) Harlow Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 12, 2025.
Constance (Bohlmann) Harlow of Estero, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 8, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. Connie was born July 14, 1941, in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Rev. Herbert & Mildred Bohlmann.

Connie pursued banking, real estate, and healthcare during her career. Her last employer was Riverside Hospital in Kankakee Illinois, where she was a secretary for the physical therapy department. Connie achieved her dream job as a wife, mother, grandmother when she retired to Florida in 1993. Her family was her passion. Connie also loved her Floridian home; cooking for many get togethers and relaxing at the beach. She was an avid animal lover who enjoyed babysitting her families' pets.

Connie is survived by her beloved husband, Marvin; daughter, Wendy Stearns-Milk; son, Rod Stearns; daughter-in-law Kimberly; grandchildren, Matthew Milk (Shelby), Marc Milk (Klea), Tim Stearns (Haley), Connie Stearns (R.J.), Kiara Chesser (Devin), Karissa Chesser and Carly Stearns.

Her loving family also includes 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Christine Howard and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Anne Hesson.

The family will have a private funeral.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Connie's name to Hope Hospice at www.hopehospice.org/donate/

For online condolences, please visit Connie's Tribute at www.palmroyalecares.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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