

Mary C. Hartwick passed away peacefully on November 6, 2022 at the age of 91, surrounded by loved ones. Mary was the beloved sister of Barbara Miller, and beloved aunt to Bryan (Donna) Zacharski, Elizabeth Zacharski, Jennifer Zacharski (Christopher Haussler), Joan (Jared) Bottarini, Julie Kurtz, James Kurtz, and Leslie Kurtz. She was the beloved great-aunt to Amanda, Justin, Jayne, Joshua, and Zachary.
Mary was a dedicated employee of the American Medical Association where she worked from her high school graduation through her retirement as an executive assistant to the president of the AMA. In this position, she traveled the world and made many lifelong friends.
Mary was also a dedicated Catholic and a devoted friend to many. She was well known for her generous support of her church, many charities, her family, and countless others in need. Mary’s love and generosity of spirit were evident in her daily acts of kindness as well as financial contributions.
She was preceded in death by her parents Gertrude and Paul Hartwick and sisters Joan Hartwick and Betty Kurtz (James).
A visitation for Mary will be held Friday, November 11, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016 where prayers will be said Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 9:15 AM and proceed to St. Mary Catholic Church, 794 Pearson Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016 for mass at 10:00 AM, followed by a committal service at 11:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Belmont & Cumberland Ave, River Grove, IL 60171.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society or St. Mary Catholic Church 1880 Ash Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.OehlerFuneralHome.com for the Hartwick family.
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