[Obituary in Lakeland Times, December 20, 2005]
Mary Hartzheim, 37, of Boston and formerly of Minocqua, died Thursday, Dec. 15, at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston, Mass.
She was born March 30, 1968, in Woodruff, the daughter of James ("Doc") and Mary Ellen Hartzheim.
Mary was a standout academic athlete in cross country and track and field at Lakeland Union High School in Minocqua, and at the University of Wisconsin.
She received a masters degree in public affairs from the University of Wisconsin and was employed at the governor's budget office in Madison before moving on to Miller Brewing Company in Milwaukee, Philip Morris in Boston, Grocery Manufacturers of America in Washington, D.C., and Conkling Fiskum & McCormick in Portland, Ore.
Mary is survived by her devoted husband Fred; her loving parents, James ("Doc") and Mary Ellen Hartzheim; six brothers, Mike, Tom, Pete, Jim Jr., Tony and Mark; four sisters, Ann, Margaret, Cathy and Maureen; as well as aunts, uncles, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her older brother John.
There was definitely "something about Mary." She was the twelfth of twelve children, and none of her siblings would argue that Mary's parents saved the best for last. She was a shining light in the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know her and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
While her passing brings a great sense of loss, Mary would not want us to dwell on her misfortune but rather to celebrate living and make the most of our own time on this earth.
Funeral services and burial took place on Monday, Dec. 19 in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. A memorial mass will be held Friday, Dec. 30, 5 p.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1025 Margaret St., Woodruff.
Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society.
Bolger Funeral Home of Minocqua is handling the arrangements.
------------------------------
[Additional story from UWBADGERS.COM, January 19, 2006]
Badgers Mourn Passing of Mary Hartzheim
Mary Hartzheim, a three-time All-American in women's track and cross country at the University of Wisconsin, passed away in Boston on Dec. 15, after a long battle with leukemia.
Hartzheim, a native of Minocqua, Wis., was a four-year letter winner in track and cross country from 1986-91. She earned two All-America honors in track, including a second-place finish in the 3,000 meters at the 1990 NCAA Outdoor Championships. Hartzheim also earned All-America honors in cross country during the 1990 season. She finished fifth at the NCAA championships, aiding the Badgers to a 10th-place team finish.
Hartzheim was a member of three Big Ten Conference championship teams in track and two conference championship teams in cross country. She twice earned All-Big Ten honors in cross country and five times in track. Hartzheim was a member of the 1987 Big Ten Championship 4x880-yard relay.
Hartzheim was a member of the Badgers' 4x1500-meter relay team in 1990 that set an American record. She teamed with Pam Hinton, Suzy Favor and her sister Maureen to win the event at the Penn Relays in a record time of 17 minutes, 22.72 seconds. Hartzheim still ranks fourth on the UW outdoor list in the 3,000 meters with a personal best time of 9:04.10.
She was also outstanding in the classroom, earning six Academic All-Big Ten honors in track and cross country. Hartzheim graduated from Wisconsin in 1990 with a bachelor's degree in political science. She also received her master 's degree in public administration from the UW.
Following her graduation, Hartzheim worked as the manager of state regulatory affairs for Miller Brewing Company in Milwaukee and was the manager of state affairs for the Grocery Manufacturers of America in Washington, D.C. She also worked for Miller Brewing Company in Boston and most recently at Conkling, Fiskum & McCormick, a public affairs company in Washington, D.C.
She is survived by her husband, Fred Herlitz. Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society.
------------------------------
[Following is a brother's journal of Mary's funeral day on December 19th, 2005]
Mary's visitation was held at a funeral home near Irvington, N.Y., about 25 miles north of New York City. Irvington is where Mary's husband Fred Herlitz grew up, and the place his parents still call home.
Mary looked nice and peaceful, dressed in a light blue turtle-necked sweater. Family members briefly paid their final respects, a couple of them offering items to be placed in the casket.
After the visitation, Mary's casket was placed in a hearse which the family followed to the nearby town of Sleepy Hollow and Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. This is a place rich in history, with gravesites dating back to the late 1600's.
Additional family members and friends arrived at the cemetery, and a brief funeral service was held in a quaint chapel near the cemetery entrance. The chapel was old timbers, tall ceiling, stained glass windows and just enough chairs to seat those gathered. Mary's casket was placed in front.
After the funeral service at the chapel concluded, Mary's casket was again placed in the hearse. Attendee's vehicles were led up, down and through the rolling hills of the cemetery grounds.
After crossing a simple wooden bridge over a rushing stream, we came to what would be Mary's final resting place on a quiet, secluded hillside, close enough to hear the comforting sounds of the stream.
After graveside prayers and blessings, Mary's mom placed two roses on the casket—one from her and one for Mary's dad who couldn't be there. Fred's parents did the same, followed by the rest of those gathered.
After the burial, the funeral party was invited to a gathering at the home of Fred's parents for food, refreshments and good company.
--Mark Hartzheim
Mary Hartzheim, 37, of Boston and formerly of Minocqua, died Thursday, Dec. 15, at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston, Mass.
She was born March 30, 1968, in Woodruff, the daughter of James ("Doc") and Mary Ellen Hartzheim.
Mary was a standout academic athlete in cross country and track and field at Lakeland Union High School in Minocqua, and at the University of Wisconsin.
She received a masters degree in public affairs from the University of Wisconsin and was employed at the governor's budget office in Madison before moving on to Miller Brewing Company in Milwaukee, Philip Morris in Boston, Grocery Manufacturers of America in Washington, D.C., and Conkling Fiskum & McCormick in Portland, Ore.
Mary is survived by her devoted husband Fred; her loving parents, James ("Doc") and Mary Ellen Hartzheim; six brothers, Mike, Tom, Pete, Jim Jr., Tony and Mark; four sisters, Ann, Margaret, Cathy and Maureen; as well as aunts, uncles, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her older brother John.
There was definitely "something about Mary." She was the twelfth of twelve children, and none of her siblings would argue that Mary's parents saved the best for last. She was a shining light in the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know her and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
While her passing brings a great sense of loss, Mary would not want us to dwell on her misfortune but rather to celebrate living and make the most of our own time on this earth.
Funeral services and burial took place on Monday, Dec. 19 in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. A memorial mass will be held Friday, Dec. 30, 5 p.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1025 Margaret St., Woodruff.
Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society.
Bolger Funeral Home of Minocqua is handling the arrangements.
------------------------------
[Additional story from UWBADGERS.COM, January 19, 2006]
Badgers Mourn Passing of Mary Hartzheim
Mary Hartzheim, a three-time All-American in women's track and cross country at the University of Wisconsin, passed away in Boston on Dec. 15, after a long battle with leukemia.
Hartzheim, a native of Minocqua, Wis., was a four-year letter winner in track and cross country from 1986-91. She earned two All-America honors in track, including a second-place finish in the 3,000 meters at the 1990 NCAA Outdoor Championships. Hartzheim also earned All-America honors in cross country during the 1990 season. She finished fifth at the NCAA championships, aiding the Badgers to a 10th-place team finish.
Hartzheim was a member of three Big Ten Conference championship teams in track and two conference championship teams in cross country. She twice earned All-Big Ten honors in cross country and five times in track. Hartzheim was a member of the 1987 Big Ten Championship 4x880-yard relay.
Hartzheim was a member of the Badgers' 4x1500-meter relay team in 1990 that set an American record. She teamed with Pam Hinton, Suzy Favor and her sister Maureen to win the event at the Penn Relays in a record time of 17 minutes, 22.72 seconds. Hartzheim still ranks fourth on the UW outdoor list in the 3,000 meters with a personal best time of 9:04.10.
She was also outstanding in the classroom, earning six Academic All-Big Ten honors in track and cross country. Hartzheim graduated from Wisconsin in 1990 with a bachelor's degree in political science. She also received her master 's degree in public administration from the UW.
Following her graduation, Hartzheim worked as the manager of state regulatory affairs for Miller Brewing Company in Milwaukee and was the manager of state affairs for the Grocery Manufacturers of America in Washington, D.C. She also worked for Miller Brewing Company in Boston and most recently at Conkling, Fiskum & McCormick, a public affairs company in Washington, D.C.
She is survived by her husband, Fred Herlitz. Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society.
------------------------------
[Following is a brother's journal of Mary's funeral day on December 19th, 2005]
Mary's visitation was held at a funeral home near Irvington, N.Y., about 25 miles north of New York City. Irvington is where Mary's husband Fred Herlitz grew up, and the place his parents still call home.
Mary looked nice and peaceful, dressed in a light blue turtle-necked sweater. Family members briefly paid their final respects, a couple of them offering items to be placed in the casket.
After the visitation, Mary's casket was placed in a hearse which the family followed to the nearby town of Sleepy Hollow and Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. This is a place rich in history, with gravesites dating back to the late 1600's.
Additional family members and friends arrived at the cemetery, and a brief funeral service was held in a quaint chapel near the cemetery entrance. The chapel was old timbers, tall ceiling, stained glass windows and just enough chairs to seat those gathered. Mary's casket was placed in front.
After the funeral service at the chapel concluded, Mary's casket was again placed in the hearse. Attendee's vehicles were led up, down and through the rolling hills of the cemetery grounds.
After crossing a simple wooden bridge over a rushing stream, we came to what would be Mary's final resting place on a quiet, secluded hillside, close enough to hear the comforting sounds of the stream.
After graveside prayers and blessings, Mary's mom placed two roses on the casket—one from her and one for Mary's dad who couldn't be there. Fred's parents did the same, followed by the rest of those gathered.
After the burial, the funeral party was invited to a gathering at the home of Fred's parents for food, refreshments and good company.
--Mark Hartzheim
[Obituary in Lakeland Times, December 20, 2005]
Mary Hartzheim, 37, of Boston and formerly of Minocqua, died Thursday, Dec. 15, at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston, Mass.
She was born March 30, 1968, in Woodruff, the daughter of James ("Doc") and Mary Ellen Hartzheim.
Mary was a standout academic athlete in cross country and track and field at Lakeland Union High School in Minocqua, and at the University of Wisconsin.
She received a masters degree in public affairs from the University of Wisconsin and was employed at the governor's budget office in Madison before moving on to Miller Brewing Company in Milwaukee, Philip Morris in Boston, Grocery Manufacturers of America in Washington, D.C., and Conkling Fiskum & McCormick in Portland, Ore.
Mary is survived by her devoted husband Fred; her loving parents, James ("Doc") and Mary Ellen Hartzheim; six brothers, Mike, Tom, Pete, Jim Jr., Tony and Mark; four sisters, Ann, Margaret, Cathy and Maureen; as well as aunts, uncles, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her older brother John.
There was definitely "something about Mary." She was the twelfth of twelve children, and none of her siblings would argue that Mary's parents saved the best for last. She was a shining light in the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know her and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
While her passing brings a great sense of loss, Mary would not want us to dwell on her misfortune but rather to celebrate living and make the most of our own time on this earth.
Funeral services and burial took place on Monday, Dec. 19 in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. A memorial mass will be held Friday, Dec. 30, 5 p.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1025 Margaret St., Woodruff.
Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society.
Bolger Funeral Home of Minocqua is handling the arrangements.
------------------------------
[Additional story from UWBADGERS.COM, January 19, 2006]
Badgers Mourn Passing of Mary Hartzheim
Mary Hartzheim, a three-time All-American in women's track and cross country at the University of Wisconsin, passed away in Boston on Dec. 15, after a long battle with leukemia.
Hartzheim, a native of Minocqua, Wis., was a four-year letter winner in track and cross country from 1986-91. She earned two All-America honors in track, including a second-place finish in the 3,000 meters at the 1990 NCAA Outdoor Championships. Hartzheim also earned All-America honors in cross country during the 1990 season. She finished fifth at the NCAA championships, aiding the Badgers to a 10th-place team finish.
Hartzheim was a member of three Big Ten Conference championship teams in track and two conference championship teams in cross country. She twice earned All-Big Ten honors in cross country and five times in track. Hartzheim was a member of the 1987 Big Ten Championship 4x880-yard relay.
Hartzheim was a member of the Badgers' 4x1500-meter relay team in 1990 that set an American record. She teamed with Pam Hinton, Suzy Favor and her sister Maureen to win the event at the Penn Relays in a record time of 17 minutes, 22.72 seconds. Hartzheim still ranks fourth on the UW outdoor list in the 3,000 meters with a personal best time of 9:04.10.
She was also outstanding in the classroom, earning six Academic All-Big Ten honors in track and cross country. Hartzheim graduated from Wisconsin in 1990 with a bachelor's degree in political science. She also received her master 's degree in public administration from the UW.
Following her graduation, Hartzheim worked as the manager of state regulatory affairs for Miller Brewing Company in Milwaukee and was the manager of state affairs for the Grocery Manufacturers of America in Washington, D.C. She also worked for Miller Brewing Company in Boston and most recently at Conkling, Fiskum & McCormick, a public affairs company in Washington, D.C.
She is survived by her husband, Fred Herlitz. Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society.
------------------------------
[Following is a brother's journal of Mary's funeral day on December 19th, 2005]
Mary's visitation was held at a funeral home near Irvington, N.Y., about 25 miles north of New York City. Irvington is where Mary's husband Fred Herlitz grew up, and the place his parents still call home.
Mary looked nice and peaceful, dressed in a light blue turtle-necked sweater. Family members briefly paid their final respects, a couple of them offering items to be placed in the casket.
After the visitation, Mary's casket was placed in a hearse which the family followed to the nearby town of Sleepy Hollow and Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. This is a place rich in history, with gravesites dating back to the late 1600's.
Additional family members and friends arrived at the cemetery, and a brief funeral service was held in a quaint chapel near the cemetery entrance. The chapel was old timbers, tall ceiling, stained glass windows and just enough chairs to seat those gathered. Mary's casket was placed in front.
After the funeral service at the chapel concluded, Mary's casket was again placed in the hearse. Attendee's vehicles were led up, down and through the rolling hills of the cemetery grounds.
After crossing a simple wooden bridge over a rushing stream, we came to what would be Mary's final resting place on a quiet, secluded hillside, close enough to hear the comforting sounds of the stream.
After graveside prayers and blessings, Mary's mom placed two roses on the casket—one from her and one for Mary's dad who couldn't be there. Fred's parents did the same, followed by the rest of those gathered.
After the burial, the funeral party was invited to a gathering at the home of Fred's parents for food, refreshments and good company.
--Mark Hartzheim
Mary Hartzheim, 37, of Boston and formerly of Minocqua, died Thursday, Dec. 15, at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston, Mass.
She was born March 30, 1968, in Woodruff, the daughter of James ("Doc") and Mary Ellen Hartzheim.
Mary was a standout academic athlete in cross country and track and field at Lakeland Union High School in Minocqua, and at the University of Wisconsin.
She received a masters degree in public affairs from the University of Wisconsin and was employed at the governor's budget office in Madison before moving on to Miller Brewing Company in Milwaukee, Philip Morris in Boston, Grocery Manufacturers of America in Washington, D.C., and Conkling Fiskum & McCormick in Portland, Ore.
Mary is survived by her devoted husband Fred; her loving parents, James ("Doc") and Mary Ellen Hartzheim; six brothers, Mike, Tom, Pete, Jim Jr., Tony and Mark; four sisters, Ann, Margaret, Cathy and Maureen; as well as aunts, uncles, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her older brother John.
There was definitely "something about Mary." She was the twelfth of twelve children, and none of her siblings would argue that Mary's parents saved the best for last. She was a shining light in the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know her and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
While her passing brings a great sense of loss, Mary would not want us to dwell on her misfortune but rather to celebrate living and make the most of our own time on this earth.
Funeral services and burial took place on Monday, Dec. 19 in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. A memorial mass will be held Friday, Dec. 30, 5 p.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1025 Margaret St., Woodruff.
Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society.
Bolger Funeral Home of Minocqua is handling the arrangements.
------------------------------
[Additional story from UWBADGERS.COM, January 19, 2006]
Badgers Mourn Passing of Mary Hartzheim
Mary Hartzheim, a three-time All-American in women's track and cross country at the University of Wisconsin, passed away in Boston on Dec. 15, after a long battle with leukemia.
Hartzheim, a native of Minocqua, Wis., was a four-year letter winner in track and cross country from 1986-91. She earned two All-America honors in track, including a second-place finish in the 3,000 meters at the 1990 NCAA Outdoor Championships. Hartzheim also earned All-America honors in cross country during the 1990 season. She finished fifth at the NCAA championships, aiding the Badgers to a 10th-place team finish.
Hartzheim was a member of three Big Ten Conference championship teams in track and two conference championship teams in cross country. She twice earned All-Big Ten honors in cross country and five times in track. Hartzheim was a member of the 1987 Big Ten Championship 4x880-yard relay.
Hartzheim was a member of the Badgers' 4x1500-meter relay team in 1990 that set an American record. She teamed with Pam Hinton, Suzy Favor and her sister Maureen to win the event at the Penn Relays in a record time of 17 minutes, 22.72 seconds. Hartzheim still ranks fourth on the UW outdoor list in the 3,000 meters with a personal best time of 9:04.10.
She was also outstanding in the classroom, earning six Academic All-Big Ten honors in track and cross country. Hartzheim graduated from Wisconsin in 1990 with a bachelor's degree in political science. She also received her master 's degree in public administration from the UW.
Following her graduation, Hartzheim worked as the manager of state regulatory affairs for Miller Brewing Company in Milwaukee and was the manager of state affairs for the Grocery Manufacturers of America in Washington, D.C. She also worked for Miller Brewing Company in Boston and most recently at Conkling, Fiskum & McCormick, a public affairs company in Washington, D.C.
She is survived by her husband, Fred Herlitz. Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society.
------------------------------
[Following is a brother's journal of Mary's funeral day on December 19th, 2005]
Mary's visitation was held at a funeral home near Irvington, N.Y., about 25 miles north of New York City. Irvington is where Mary's husband Fred Herlitz grew up, and the place his parents still call home.
Mary looked nice and peaceful, dressed in a light blue turtle-necked sweater. Family members briefly paid their final respects, a couple of them offering items to be placed in the casket.
After the visitation, Mary's casket was placed in a hearse which the family followed to the nearby town of Sleepy Hollow and Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. This is a place rich in history, with gravesites dating back to the late 1600's.
Additional family members and friends arrived at the cemetery, and a brief funeral service was held in a quaint chapel near the cemetery entrance. The chapel was old timbers, tall ceiling, stained glass windows and just enough chairs to seat those gathered. Mary's casket was placed in front.
After the funeral service at the chapel concluded, Mary's casket was again placed in the hearse. Attendee's vehicles were led up, down and through the rolling hills of the cemetery grounds.
After crossing a simple wooden bridge over a rushing stream, we came to what would be Mary's final resting place on a quiet, secluded hillside, close enough to hear the comforting sounds of the stream.
After graveside prayers and blessings, Mary's mom placed two roses on the casket—one from her and one for Mary's dad who couldn't be there. Fred's parents did the same, followed by the rest of those gathered.
After the burial, the funeral party was invited to a gathering at the home of Fred's parents for food, refreshments and good company.
--Mark Hartzheim
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
