Mary Elizabeth "Libb" Hartung

Mary Elizabeth "Libb" Hartung of Springfield passed away at 10:00 p.m. on Monday, January 14, 2019 at St. Johns Hospital. Libb was born June 21, 1926 in Springfield, the daughter of Harry J. and Mary Ryan Burtle. She married Robert Edward Kaiser, who preceded her in death in April 1968. She later married Peter Henry Hartung, who preceded her in death in 2008. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, James R. and Robert J. Burtle; one sister Eleanor Frank; and a stepson, Mark Hartung. Libb is survived by three stepdaughters: Suzanne Hartung of Davenport, IA, Judith (Charles) Hance of Beardstown, and Pamela (Robert) Gunderson of Redmond, WA; one stepson, Ronald (Ruth) Hartung of Tallahassee, FL; one sister: Eileen (Bernard Gottner) Burtle of Des Moines, IA; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. on Friday, January 18, 2019 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1725 S. Walnut in Springfield. Memorial Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, January 18, 2019 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Rev. Jeff Grant celebrant. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Johns Childrens Hospital, 800 E Carpenter, Springfield, IL 62769, or Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1725 S. Walnut St., Springfield, IL 62704. In keeping with her wishes, Mrs. Hartungs body was donated to science.