Rockford
Charlotte A. Zartman, 103, of Rockford, formerly of Freeport, died Thursday, October 14, 2010, at Provena Cor Mariae Center in Rockford.
Born March 25, 1907 in Modoc, Indiana, she was the daughter of John and Mary (Engle) Botkin.
Charlotte had a remarkable gift for teaching children to read. After graduating from high school she continued her education at what is now Butler University in Indianapolis and earned her teaching certificate.
Charlotte moved to Freeport in 1930. She taught kindergarten and primary grades at several schools, retiring in 1972. She married William E. Zartman June 17, 1939. He died January 30, 1981.
She found teaching to be a satisfying and rewarding profession. A fund has been established in her name with the Highland Community College Foundation, from which a scholarship is awarded each year to a student who is planning a career in working with children.
Charlotte was a member of United Presbyterian Church. She was active in the Masonic Lodge and belonged to the Eastern Star and White Shrine. She was a member of the square dancing group named "Buttons and Bows", and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She had a special interest in genealogy and could trace her ancestors back to the early 1700's.
Surviving is her son, William B. (Joyce) Zartman of Rockford; her granddaughter, Ann (Javier Bustillo) Zartman of Chicago; her grandson, her great grandchild, Ian Josef Bustillo; her brother in-law, Ralph Devaney of Union City, Indiana.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 4 sisters; and 1 brother.
The family would like to express their appreciation for the years of kind and loving care she received at Provena Cor Mariae Center in Rockford, and the helpfulness of Heartland Hospice.
There will be a memorial service Sunday, October 24th at 3:30 p.m., at United Presbyterian Church in Freeport with Reverend Kathleen Luke officiating. Entombment will be in the family crypt in City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her name for United Presbyterian Church Freeport.
Charlotte's family invites friends to extend condolences, share a memory, of light a candle in the family guestbook at www.walkermortuary.com