Violet C. Bartels, age 96, of Wood Dale and a former longtime resident of Marengo, Illinois, passed away November 20, 2024.
Violet’s passions were as colorful as her personality. She was an avid reader, a skilled quilter, seamstress, and crocheter, and she relished in a game of cards and a good party. Above all, she reveled in the love of her family, embracing her roles as mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and amazing mother-in-law.
After the loss of her beloved husband, Harvey, Violet transitioned from her role as a farmer’s wife to a beloved figure at the local grade school. Her dedication to the children and staff was evident in the many roles she embraced, leaving a legacy of nurturing and support that continued into her retirement.
Violet was the beloved wife of the late Harvey H. Bartels (1988); loving mother of Ken (Marge) Bartels, the late Jeanette (the late Harold) Fredrickson, and the late Ronald Bartels; cherished grandmother of Amy Hatfield, Eric Fredrickson, Brittany (Phil) Dorjath, and Jacob (Annice) Meding; great-grandmother of Abby Hatfield, Cole Hatfield, Charlie Dorjath, and Eli Dorjath; sister of Carol (Robert) Greve; and aunt to many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Visitation and Memorial Service were held on Monday, November 25, 2024 at Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – THE AHLGRIM CHAPEL, 567 S. Spring Road, Elmhurst. Interment will be private. For information – 630-834-3515 or www.ElmhurstFH.com.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Violet’s name may be made to Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network, www.elmhurstwalkin.org/.
