HUTCHINSON — Bonnie Lou Schartz, 90, passed away Nov. 2, 2022, at Thorne Care Center-Wesley Towers, Hutchinson, Kan. She was born June 3, 1932, in Russell, Kan., the youngest child of 11, to James Harbaugh and Bertha (Ringeisen) Harbaugh.

Bonnie was a 1950 graduate of Great Bend High School, Great Bend, Kan.

On Oct. 16, 1951, she married Aubrey Linus Schartz, in Ellinwood, Kan. They shared over 62 years of marriage, prior to his death on Sept. 14, 2014.

Bonnie is survived by her children, Dennis (Berniece) Schartz of Enid, Okla., Conan Schartz of Hutchinson, Kan., Po Ellen (Larry) Anderson of Great Bend, Kan., Jo Schartz of Hutchinson, Kan., Glen (Debbie) Schartz of Hutchinson, Kan., and Zeta (Stan) Boese of Hutchinson, Kan.; nine grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and all ten siblings.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Wesley Towers Foundation, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Elliott Mortuary and Crematory 

1219 N. Main 

Hutchinson, KS 67501

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Nov. 6, 2022