Nola Hartsey Obituary (1946 - 2018)

Nola Hartsey, 71, Dwight, passed away on May 16, 2018 at Morris Hospital in Morris, IL. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Hager Memorial Home in Dwight, IL from 2-5 pm. Funeral Services will be 11am Monday, May 21, 2018 also at the funeral home with Pastor Grant Speece officiating. Burial will be in Round Grove Cemetery in Rural Campus. Nola was born on September 12, 1946 in Kankakee, IL a daughter of Frederick W. and Alice E. (Grob) Mateska. She married Gary Stych in 1974. He passed away in 1981 and she later married Ivan Hartsey on March 25, 1994 in Galena. He survives in Dwight. Nola is also survived by her children; Dawn (Joe)Boitnott of Pontiac, Regina (Ron Ross) Claypool of Pontiac, Jack (Sheila Doran) Gregory Jr of Dwight, Brandon (Bridget) Stych of Dwight; grandchildren, Kelly Vos of Justice, IL, Jessica Mills of Pontiac, Chelsea Boitnott of Pontiac, Tim Legner of Pontiac, Tanner and Madison Stych both of Dwight; 5 great grandchildren with one on the way; niece, Theresa Finney of Moline, IL; all of her beloved pets. She was preceded in death by her parents, step mother Bernice Mateska, first husband, her sister and brother in law Nyla and Bill Gregory, and grandson Michael Pokarney. Over the years Nola worked at the Coil Factory until its closure and supported many causes. She enjoyed Nascar, Country Western music and doing crafts. She was a great cook, loved her family and will always be remembered for her smart aleck comments. She will be missed. Memorials may be made to the Livingston County Humane Society. Condolences may be left for the family at www.hagermemorial.com