She was born in Bardstown, KY, March 12, 1944 the daughter of Theodore R. and Nellie (Green) Beam. She married Darrell Ray Bartz in Springfield, May 10, 1986 and he preceded her in death June 21, 2018. Her son Jeffery also preceded her in death as well as her sisters; Sara Beam and Barbara Everin, her brother Theodore R. Beam II and a grandson, Timothy Neal Harris.
Mona worked for several years in northern Illinois as a dispatcher for the Joliet Police Department and District 5 of the Illinois State Police. She came to Springfield and worked at Maverick Steak House for many years. She was a member and past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Lalla Rookh Chapter. She also served as a Grand Representative for OES. She was a member of Western Oaks Baptist Church.
Surviving are her children: Gregory (Brenda) Harris of Chatham, Douglas Harris of Joliet, IL, and Jennifer (Keith) Olsen of Elwood, IL, her daughter-in-law, Diane Harris of Minooka, IL, 12 grandchildren: Michael (Rebecca) Tibble of Plainfield, IL, Kyle (Victoria) Harris of Minooka, IL, Sara (Ryan) McGee of Channahon, IL, Sam Wood of Springfield, IL, Samantha Tippy of Beaumont, TX, Cory Harris of Detroit, MI, Taylor Tippy of Minooka, IL, Sarah Harris of Chatham, IL, Aliyha Wood of Springfield, IL, Clinton, Clayton, and Cameron Olsen all of Elwood, IL, three great grandchildren, a sister, Bettye Prater of Tampa, FL and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Mrs. Bartz will be held on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Bisch Funeral Home West 2931 S. Koke Mill Rd. Springfield, IL. from 1:00pm until 3:45pm. A Funeral service will follow at 4 pm at the funeral home. Cremation Rites will be accorded by the Bisch Crematory following the service.
Those who wish may direct memorial contributions to Memorial Home Hospice.
Please visit the online “Life Remembered Story” at www.bischfuneralhome.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.
Arrangements are in the care of Bisch Funeral Home West 217-544-5424
