Virginia “Jenny” Hartman – Benton

VirginiaHartman (1)Virginia “Jenny” Dee Hartman, 92, of Benton, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017, at Helia Health Care of Benton.

She was born on December 14, 1924, to John and Margaret (Newsone) Adams in Benton, IL.   During WWII, Jenny was an inspector in Detroit, MI., where she would inspect landing gear on military aircrafts.  She married John Hartman, Jr., and he preceded her in death.   Throughout her life Jenny was a homemaker, housekeeper and a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Jenny was a member of West City Baptist Church.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and enjoyed crocheting, going out for a picnic and dancing.  Jenny always had a smile on her face and was a joy to be around.

She is survived by her two sons,  Dr. Dave Hartman and wife Terri of Macedonia, IL, Mark  Hartman and wife Polly of Nashville, IL; four grandchildren, Matt Hartman and Melinda Doty, Lindsay Unver and husband Oguz, Michael Hartman and wife Mallory and Alex Hartman; a great-grandson, Seth Unver; and a daughter-in-law, Rohnda Hartman.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Hartman, Jr.; a son, Ronnie Donovan; a daughter, Lynn Hartman; and a brother, Tillman Adams.

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Graveside service will be held on Friday, April 7, 2017, 11:00 a.m., at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton, IL., with Rev. Alan Newman, officiating.

Memorials may be made to Faith Missionary Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.

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