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Margie Hartnell Obituary
Born in Leon, IA January 16, 1922, Margie was a graduate of Iowa Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in 1944. She worked as a nurse at Decatur County Hospital in Leon, IA until her marriage in 1946, then at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet following their move to Illinois. Later she became a geriatric specialist nurse at Royal Willow Nursing Home in Wilmington then Salem Village and Sunny Hill Nursing Homes in Joliet. Following her retirement from nursing, she volunteered in the outpatient surgical department at Silver Cross Hospital for 10 years.
An active member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Manhattan, IL, Mrs. Hartnell taught Sunday School, sang in the choir for more than 50 years, was involved in Women's Fellowship, and served on numerous boards and committees. She was a member of Home Bureau, active with Boys Scouts, Girl Scouts, and 4-H during the time her children were growing up. Margie enjoyed extensive travels throughout the United States and abroad to include more than a dozen trips to Alaska.
Mrs. Hartnell was preceded in death by her husband, John in 1971; and her parents, Eula and Harry Kendall.
She is survived by her children, Patricia J. (Stephen) Rinkenberger of Homewood, IL, Thomas (Pamela) K. Hartnell of Fairbanks, AK and Timothy (Sally) J. Hartnell of New Lenox, IL; grandchildren, Michael B. (Kimberley) Rinkenberger of Geneva, IL, Geoffrey M. Rinkenberger of Homewood, IL, and Jacob T., Aubrie M. and Emily L. Hartnell of New Lenox, IL; brothers, H. Beryl Kendall of Pleasant Hill, IA and Jack D. Kendall of Cedar Rapids, IA; sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation is scheduled Sunday, April 15, 2007 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Forsythe Funeral home, Manhattan. Margie L. Hartnell will lie in state at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 140 Thelma St., Manhattan, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service, 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 16, 2007 with Rev. Carol Currier-Frighetto officiating. Interment Manhattan Center Cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Paul's United Church of Christ.
Forsythe Funeral Home
507 So. State St. (Rt. 52)
Manhattan, Il 60442
(815) 478-3321
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Gigi Simmons
April 16, 2007
Tim, Pat, Tom and all,
Our love and support continue with you through this trying time. Although I cannot be there with you in person, I will be with you in prayer.
What a memorable life you will be honoring! She was truly one of a kind - always joyous - full of fun, and laughter (I loved her laugh - it was infectious!) I loved how she was always an inspiration. Being around her, you wanted to be a better person. I loved that I had a chance to say "I love you" one more time. I will forever remember her grace in the face of the inevitable, to give one last good-bye to those she loved.
Our family blessing to you - "May the peace of the Lord, which passeth all understanding, abide with you in the days to come".
My love - Gigi
Peggy Krueger (Harris)
April 15, 2007
Pat, Tom & Tim,
We are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a great lady and wonderful friend. She will be missed by many. Our prayers are with you all.
Peggy (Harris)& Jim Krueger
Franklin Forsythe
April 14, 2007
Tim, I am out of town, my sympathies to you and your family. Frank Forsythe
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