Charlotte L. (Nance) Hartman

Charlotte Louise Hartman, age 89, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2014, at The Elizabeth Residence.  She was born in Fairbury, IL, on March 4, 1925, daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (nee: Flury) Nance.

Charlotte was united in marriage to Wayne E. Hartman on November 2, 1945, in Fairbury, IL, and together they raised four children.  Charlotte was a volunteer and active member of First Presbyterian Church, the Women’s Club of Racine and the PTA.  She volunteered at St. Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary, loved dancing and playing bridge.  More than anything, it was time spent with her family that she treasured the most.  Charlotte will be fondly remembered for her kindness, generosity and cherry pie. She will be dearly missed.

Survivors include her husband, Wayne, of 68 years; four children, Myra Hartman of St. Paul, MN, Marsha (David Senness) Hartman of St. Paul, MN, Beth (Dale) Nielsen of Racine, Ken (Mary Jo) Hartman of Racine; four grandchildren, Carl Heuckendorf, Christo Nielsen, Erica Nielsen, Mitchell Hartman; three great-grandchildren, Logan Fesko and Gwen and Audrey Heuckendorf; many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, June 12, 2014.  Relatives and friends may meet with the family from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.  Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Reverend Ben Johnston-Krase officiating.  Entombment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the caregivers who helped Charlotte through the years, including staffs at: Elizabeth Residence, New Beginnings Home, Home Harbor, Seasons Hospice and Hospice Alliance.

MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine   (262) 634-7888