Esther M. Hartman-Johnson

ESTHER M. HARTMAN-JOHNSON, 90, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 9:50 am, Sunday, January 26, 2020 at her residence.

She was born to the late Jesse and Effa (nee Parker) Nance on January 4, 1930 in Chester, Illinois.

Esther had worked as a bookkeeper for Zacheis Impliment Company, Fulford’s Fertilizer and Nitzche’s Disposal and worked as an insurance and record keeper for Gilster Mary-Lee Corporation. She had also worked as a certified nursing assistant at Rankin Hospital in Rankin, Texas and Three Springs Nursing Lodge in Chester.

She was a member of Pleasant Ridge Church in Rockwood. Esther played the piano for her church and weddings. She also enjoyed writing poetry and doing oil paintings.

Survivors:

2 Sons:

Joseph (Julie) Mansker Waterloo, IL

Randall (Amber) Hartman Ellis Grove, IL

1 Daughter:

Karen Allen Chester, IL

2 Sisters:

Sharon Owen Sullivan, MO

Oma Phelps Chester, IL

9 Grandchildren:

Donald (Janelle) Doza, Troy (Debbie) Doza, Schoena (Scott) Richardson, Allison (Douglas) Ludwig, Evan (Alexandra) Mansker, Gabriel Hartman, Seraphin Hartman, Evangeline Hartman and Michaela Hartman

9 Great Grandchildren

1 Great-Great Grandchild

Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in Death by : Parents, First Husband – Joseph Mansker, Second Husband – Adolph Hartman, 4 Brothers – Roy Cluster, Earl Nance, Russell Nance and Forrest Nance and 2 Sisters – Omega Reeder and Lilah Morgan

Funeral Service :

11:00 am, Saturday, February 1, 2020

Pechacek Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Tom Klausing

Interment :

St. John Lutheran Cemetery

Bremen, Illinois

Visitation:

Friday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Saturday – 7:30 am – 11:00 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials :

Pleasant Ridge Church, Rockwood, Illinois