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Gregory Hartwig Obituary

Hartwig, Gregory Neil

Gregory Neil Hartwig (Greg), 61, of Plainfield passed away suddenly on Friday, June 4th, 2021. He is survived by his love of 45 years and wife of 38 years, Cheryl (née Fadale), and three beautiful daughters, Angela Hartwig, also of Plainfield, Nicole Rubino (Samuel) of Rochester, NH, and Gianna Nawrocki (Michael) of St. Louis, MO. He is also survived by his four siblings, Ronald (Bonnie) Hartwig, Kenneth (Patti) Hartwig, Bonnie (the late Timothy) O'Donahue, and Sandra (Ignatius) LasCola, along with in-laws Ronald and Kathy Fadale. He forever will be dearly missed by his 13 nieces and nephews, 14 great nieces and nephews, and 7 great-great nieces and nephews. He is welcomed to rest by his parents, the late Edwin and Dorothy Hartwig, in- laws Gordon and Winnifred Soderlund and James Fadale. Born January 23 in Evergreen Park, he enjoyed a childhood in the Bridgeport community of Chicago and was a proud graduate of De La Salle Institute. In 1975, he met the love of his life, Cheryl. They married June 11th, 1983, and their love for each other exemplified a true marriage. Gregory was a devoted employee of Marina Cartage for over 17 years, and also enjoyed a lengthy career with Edy's Grand Ice Cream. Greg took great pride in raising his family, coaching soccer, attending daddy daughter dances, and taking his family to White Sox, Bears, and Bulls games. He was his family's number one fan. He enjoyed long walks with his dogs, Lily (late Zoey) and granddogs, Murphy, Gracie, and Nellie. He enjoyed spending sunny days in his pool. Wake will be held at Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services located at 15219 South Joliet Road in Plainfield, IL, on Thursday, June 10th from 2-8pm. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, June 11, at St. Mary Immaculate in Plainfield, where he and his family have been parishioners for the past 24 years. Donations can be sent directly to the family. For information please call 815/436-9221 or visit www.overman-jones.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 9, 2021.

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Joe and Carol Nawrocki

June 2, 2022

Greg was such a loving father and husband. He is missed greatly!

Sean Murphy

June 17, 2021

Although I never met Gregory, I was still impressed by him. I had the pleasure of working with his daughter, Gianna, and every story she told about him highlighted the fact he was a devoted husband and loving father. He will certainly be missed, and he definitely had a positive impact on those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Praying for the Hartwig family.

Ken Dillehay

June 14, 2021

Gianna, I am so sad to hear of your dad´s passing. Hold on to the memories and they will sustain you during this period of great sorrow.

Dan Grennan

June 11, 2021

So sorry to hear about Greg. I worked for him at Barkulis. He was a great boss and friend. Please accept my sincere condolences to all.

Jenni Jarvis

June 11, 2021

My deepest sympathy to Greg's family and all those who were blessed to know him. He really was a wonderful man

Nancy Sinclair

June 9, 2021

Cheryl, I am so very sorry to hear of your husband's passing. I knew you as a fellow SMI mom (many moons ago). Please know I will be holding all of you in my prayers. My sincerest condolences to you, your daughters and all of your extended family during this difficult time.

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Trudy Brown

June 9, 2021

Cheryl, you are in my thoughts and prayers for God to give you strength and comfort during this time. May God be with you and your daughters.

Lori

June 9, 2021

So very sorry for the loss of this great childhood friend. My heart goes out to his family and friends whom he loved dearly. He will be gratefully missed

The Lindsey Family

June 8, 2021

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Always in our hearts,

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The Monterosso Family

June 8, 2021

Please accept our families condolences on the passing of your Husband & Father. May God Bless Him and May he Rest In Peace

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David @ Rosy Gundersen

June 8, 2021

Our prayers and heart goes out to Cheryl and your daughters, love always

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Janell M Kelley

June 8, 2021

My heart goes out to Cheryl and the Hartwig family. Prayers for peace and comfort.

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Matthew "Red" Sherman

June 8, 2021

Cheryl and family and friends,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the sudden loss of Greg. May you all find comfort in our Lords promise. One day we will all be together again with the ones we love that have gone before us.

Gene & Pat Summers

June 7, 2021

Our Condolences & Sympathy to The Hartwig Family in the passing of a husband, father, brother, uncle and friend Mr. Gregory N. Hartwig

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