Elaine Hartwick, 95, Springfield, formerly of El Dorado Springs, passed away Jan. 18, 2011, at the Maples Nursing Home in Springfield. She was born Aug. 21, 1915, in Rockford, IL, to Carl Frederick and Florence Bernice Gritzmaker.
Elaine enjoyed reading and watching her favorite TV shows. She was a devoted fan of the Atlanta Braves, loved animals, especially dogs and was never without one as a faithful companion before leaving her home to live in Springfield.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lewis W. Hartwick; a son, Lewis W. Hartwick Jr.; two sisters; two brothers; and a great-grandson, Alexander.
Survivors include three daughters - Rosemarie Hopkins and husband, Kenneth - Nixa; Helen Beydler and husband, Clayton - Kansas City, and Lois Hendricks -Springfield; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and nine great great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held on Friday, Jan. 21, in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery with Rev. James Coleman officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Southwest Humane Society of Springfield.
Online condolences may be left at www.blandhackle man.com.
