Maurice E. Hartlieb

Maurice E. Hartlieb, age 77 of Highland, IL, died Sunday, February 16, 2014, at Faith Countryside Homes/Faith Care Center in Highland, IL. He was born on Sunday, September 06, 1936, in Highland, IL, the son of Orville Henry and Louise Catherine (nee Kapp) Hartlieb. On Thursday, November 26, 1959, he married Irma M. Hartlieb (nee Woltering) who survives. He was a member of Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL; Teamster with Illinois Department of Transportation; Farm Heritage Museum, Greenville, IL. Reared on a farm in the Jamestown area. He graduated from Breese High School and entered the US Navy after high school and served aboard the USS Bradford 545 in the Pacific. He worked 12 years for Highland Machine; farmed with his father; later he and his wife ran small farms at Grantfork, Carlyle and Highland. In 1972 he began working for the State of Illinois Department of Transportation, from the IDOT-Bond County Facility (Greenville shed) and retired after 23 years. The last farm he and his wife owned and operated for 40 years was on Trestle Road. He restored International tractors; enjoyed fishing, hunting and his pride and joy Yellow Labrador Retriever "Daisey". He liked to play Pinochle & Euchre. Mr. and Mrs. Hartlieb enjoyed over 54 years of marriage. Survivors include: Wife - Irma M. Hartlieb, Highland, IL Son - James W. "J.W." (Donna) Hartlieb, Highland, IL Daughter - Debra L. (Kevin) O'Connor, Groveland, IL Son - Russell J. (Laura) Hartlieb, Friendswood, TX Son - David E. (Leslie) Hartlieb, Indianapolis, IN Grandchild - Stephanie M. (fiance-Alex Brito) Hartlieb, Midland, TX Grandchild - Jennifer L. (significant other-John Bischoff) Hartlieb, Saint Louis, MO Grandchild - Samantha N. O'Connor, Groveland, IL Grandchild - Nathan W. O'Connor, Groveland, IL Grandchild - Kasey S. (Beth) Hartlieb, El Paso, TX Grandchild - Tyler R. Hartlieb, Friendswood, TX Grandchild - Mary G. Hartlieb, Beaumont, TX Grandchild - Lauren A. Hartlieb, Indianapolis, IN Great Grandchild - Virginia A. Hartlieb, El Paso, TX Brother - Kenneth E. (Norma) Hartlieb, Pocahontas, IL He was preceded in death by: Father - Orville Henry Hartlieb (died 3/15/1991) Mother - Louise Catherine Hartlieb (died 5/23/1987) Sister - Agnes Louise Knebel (died 5/10/2011) Sister - Marie E. Reker (died 8/26/2007) Brother In-law - Harold L. Reker (died 3/28/2013) Brother In-law - Raymond E. Knebel (died 5/21/2006) Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 22, 2014, at Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland, IL. Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 22, 2014, at Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland, IL, with Rev. Christopher W. Hill, Senior Pastor, officiating and Claplain Mike Garrison, Haertland Hospice, co-officiating Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice or HACSM (Food Pantry).

Maurice E. Hartlieb

September 6, 1936 - February 16, 2014