Perry F. Hartnett

Perry F. Hartnett, 91, of Staunton, IL passed away at his residence in Staunton on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Born June 12, 1931, in Omphghent Township, Madison County, IL, he was a son of the late William & Gertrude (Klein) Hartnett. He married Geraldine R. Row on June 25, 1949, and she passed away on August 26, 1977. He then married Marilyn (Behme) Pope on May 21, 1983, and she survives.

He worked as a laborer with Spectrulite Consortium, Inc. in Madison, IL for many years. Perry was of the Lutheran faith. He attended Butler Country School and was a graduate of Worden High School in Worden, IL.

He is survived by his Wife, Marilyn Hartnett of Staunton, Illinois, Daughter, Kathleen Mielke (husband Rick Schott) of Staunton, Illinois, Grandchildren -Traci (Lance) Isbell of Worden, Illinois, Adam (Jennifer) Mielke of Mt. Olive, Illinois, Michael Hartnett of Florida, Brennan (Caity) Hartnett of Mt. Olive, Illinois, Regan (Hannah) Hartnett of Litchfield, Illinois, Great Grandchildren -Ryleigh Isbell of Worden, Illinois, Alexis & Emily Mielke of Mt. Olive, Illinois, Damien Hartnett of Mt. Olive, Illinois, Step-Daughter -     Pam Pope of Arnold, Missouri, Sisters-In-Law -Beverly Bedrosian of St. Louis, Missouri, Ruth (Rev. Jim) Kirk of Festus, Missouri.

Besides his parents & first wife, he was preceded in death by 2 Sons -Gene Hartnett & Allan Hartnett, 1 Brother -Raymond Hartnett, and Step-Son -Ron Pope.

Private graveside services will be held Prairietown Cemetery in Prairietown, IL with Rev. Brandon Larson officiating. Memorials are suggested to either Radio Station KFUO, the American Cancer Society, or to the American Heart Association.

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