Charleen K. Bartelt Obituary (1935 - 2016)

Charleen K. Bartelt, 80, of Durand, IL, died at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 9, 2016 at home after a long-term illness. Born July 17, 1935 in Harrison, IL, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. and Blancehe V. (Fosler) Langley. She was a life-long resident of the Durand area. Attended Durand area schools. Married Roy R. Bartelt in the Durand United Methodist parsonage on January 2, 1952. She was a member of Durand United Methodist Church. She enjoyed working in her flower beds, was an avid reader, enjoyed music and time spent with her grandchildren. The family would like to thank VNA Hospice and her private home caregivers Jan, Jenny, Lori and Marge. Survivors include her sons, Gordon Bartelt, Rockford, IL and Craig (Kathy) Bartelt, Durand, IL; grandchildren, Doug Bartelt, Derek (Amber) Bartelt, Amy (Dan) Ash, Kristin (Clay) Dunker and John (Ashley Shurick) Bartelt; great grandchildren, Ryanne Bartelt, Bayley Bartelt, Cameron Bartelt and Weston Ash. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Douglas Bartelt, brother Dennis Langley and sister Doril Moate. Funeral ceremony will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 12, 2016 in McCorkle Funeral Home-Durand Chapel, 101 W Main Street, Durand, IL with Pastor Brian Channel of Durand United Methodist Church officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until time of service Thursday. Burial will be in Durand Township Cemetery, Durand, IL. Memorials may be given to VNA Hospice, 4223 E State Street, Rockford, IL 61108