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Karen Hartman Obituary
Born: October 10, 1944 in Belvidere, IL
Died: November 19, 2021 in Rockford, IL
Karen Elizabeth Hartman, age 77, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Nov. 19th, 2021 in Rockford. Born on October 10, 1944 in Belvidere to Harold Arthur and Helen Elizabeth Wilcox. She was a lifelong Marengo resident and graduated from Marengo Community High School. After graduating college she married Robert (Bob) L. Hartman on Nov. 20th, 1965. Karen was an elementary school teacher for 34 years, and started her career in Woodstock before quickly moving to the Marengo-Union school district.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Robert (Bob) L. Hartman, her four children; Robert T. (Tim) Hartman of St. Louis, Missouri, Julie Mateja (Robert, Jr.) of Marengo, Melissa Hartman of Marengo, and Erin Pawelko (Daniel) of Marengo, five grandchildren; Andrew Mateja, Alexandria Mateja, Tory Pohlmann-Hartman, Lillian Pawelko, and Caden Pawelko. Karen was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 from 4-8 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 323 N. Taylor St., Marengo, in the Parish Hall. Visitation continues on Wedneday in the Parish Hall from 9:30 until time of prayer at 10:30. Funeral Mass Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 at 11 a.m. in the church. In lieu of flowers donations to Marengo-Union School District #165, 816 E. Grant Hwy, Marengo, IL 60152. Fredrick Funeral Home, Hampshire is assisting the family, Erika Freund, director, 847-683-2711. See full obituary and express online condolences at: www.fredrickfuneralhome.com.
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Gregg lockhart
November 30, 2021
My condolences to your entire family. Karen was always very special to me. She will be missed but never forgotten.
Lucy Pickford (nee Ridgway)
November 28, 2021
I was an exchange student from Australia in 1988/89 and spent a lot of time with the Hartman family. Karen was such a wonderful caring and loving person. The day I left to go back to Australia she gave me a care package so thoughtfully put together, so I´d always have a little bit of Marengo with me.
My love and thoughts to Bob, Tim, Julie, Melissa, Erin, and Family.
She was a very special lady. She will always be my American Mum. Forever in my heart.
The Lanes
November 26, 2021
We loved Mrs. Hartman...she was wonderful to all our kids.
Zieba Family
November 26, 2021
Was very sorry to hear about Mrs. Hartman passing. We still talk about her when my husband would take our youngest to school and she would grab his pant leg crying wanting to go back home and Mrs. Hartman would come over and take her by the hand and assured my husband she would be fine,and she was. She was truely a beautiful lady inside and out. Strength to all of you during this difficult time. Sincerely Zieba Family.
Carol Gaylord
November 25, 2021
So sorry to hear of the passing of Karen. What a loving and caring person. She was like a second mother to Brad. She will be greatly missed!
Tom Casey
November 22, 2021
Bob and family, very sorry to hear the news. Ms. Karen was a favorite of our family and will all have many fond memories of her. She was a warm and wonderful person. God bless you all during this hard time. Tom
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