Carolyn P. Hartung

Carolyn P. Hartung, 84, passed away peacefully at her residence in Vernon Hills on Saturday, June 10, 2023. She was born in St. Louis, MO, on February 16, 1939, to Francis and Mildred (Branom) Piepmeier. Carolyn married the love of her life, her high school sweetheart, Philip Hartung, on August 19, 1961, after they graduated from Northwestern University. The young couple then embarked on an adventure of moves across the country while raising children. Carolyn was devoted to her children; she was always the first mom to volunteer for school activities. Carolyn’s passion for family only increased as grandchildren entered her life. She was the grandma everyone wanted, spoiling her grandchildren with love, affection and a pantry fully stocked with favorite foods when they visited. Her care was evident in her cookies or apple pie, which she insisted were good for you because butter and sugar are all-natural, right? Carolyn provided comfort and unconditional love to her husband, children, and grandchildren – whose names were proudly displayed every Christmas on the stockings she knit and hung. She always wanted to hear their stories, offer sewing lessons, take them shopping, make pancakes, and use her quiet competitive streak to challenge them in games, cards, or ping-pong. Carolyn was a loyal daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend who offered selfless support and exceptional kindness. It is hard to forget someone who gave us so much to remember. Carolyn is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Philip; four children, Roger (Judy) Hartung, Mark (Laura) Hartung, Elizabeth (Robert McGee) Hartung, Catherine (Jeremy) Olson; twelve grandchildren, Henry, Harris, Daniel (Myra), Hannah, and Leah Hartung, Andrea, Lauren, and Emelia Ciccolini, Karen McGee, Jennifer (Jesse) Gonzales, Carter and Kennedy Olson; and her brother, William (Janice Boyer) Piepmeier. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward and Robert Piepmeier. Visitation starts at 10:00 a.m. followed by a service at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 19, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church, 219 W. Maple Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, Libertyville. Call 847-362-3009 for more information or share a memory of Carolyn online at www.burnettdane.com.

Carolyn P. Hartung

February 16, 1939 - June 10, 2023