Second Generation

3. John "Henry" HARTKE JR was born on 17 Aug 1850. He was in the news on 6 Dec 1895.⁶
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hartke Jr. had their little boy christened Sunday evening. (Amiel?) He was in the news on 17 Jan 1896.⁷ Messers. Henry Hartke Jr. and Otto Johnson made a trip to Indiana recently to look at some land with a view of farming. He was in the news on 17 Jan 1898.⁸
Messrs. Henry Hartke Jr. and Otto Johnson made a trip to Indiana recently to look at some land with a view of farming. He died on 16 Feb 1918.⁹
An Old Settler Called
Saturday morning at ten o"clock, the Grim Reaper made another visit here, Mr. Henry Hartke, a citizen of long residence and high standing was taken from his sphere of influence and industry. Though hopes for Mr. Hartke's recovery were no longer entertained, yet few, if any, believed that the end of his useful career was so near. The endindg was rather abrupt. During the previous night he had been unusually restless, but no sinking spells were discernible.
In his death this community loses another honorable and highly respected citizen. He was a man of unimpeached integrity and reliability. His word was as good as his bond. Everyone recognized and acknowledged that fact. As a father, he was deeply devoted to the welfare of his family, and exceptionally wisely and well managed the affairs of his home and household. Mr. Hartke was an exemplary citizen, loyal and true to the core. Every worthy task found support in him. In him his children lose a wise counselor and a loving father, and the widow her dutiful, devoted husband, a real support in all lines of life.
The departed came to this community many years ago, when everything was in a primitive state, more or less. In the days of his youth, he bore the burdens and hardships of pioneer life. He was one of the founders and builders of this community, and did his share fully and well. He leaves a worthy heritage to his children.
The decedent was born in Cook county, this state, on August 17, 1850. When eighteen years old, he removed to this place with his parents, settling on a farm norht of Buckley. In the year 1871, he was united in marriage to his surviving wife and widow. Fourteen children were born of this union: nine sons and five daughters. Two daughters preceded their father into eternity. The children are all grown up, and all married but one. All are in excellent health and well situated.
For many years Mr. Hartke and his fine, happy family, lived on the estate three miles north of the village. Year before last, feeling that old age was gradually approaching, he bought a residence in town. Last year, this home was remodelled and Mr. and Mrs. Hartke meant to pass their declining years there. But it was otherwise decreed by the Heavenly Father. Mr. Hartke did not feel at home in his Buckley home. He lost his appetite and lost interest in life. He did not appear to be sick, but his strength began to fail him visibly. Various doctors were consulted, but all ministrations were unavailing. He grew weaker from week to week. A cancerous growth, assumedly, gnawed on his vitality. Fortunately, he never suffered any pain and was a most patient patient. Never a murmur of discontent passed his lips. He bore his cross with christian fortitude and daily sought and found strength in his Bible.
It was an especial comfort to him that his eldest son came home from Kansas and spent the last weeks with him.
Besides the sorrowing widow and the children, he leaves fifteen grandchildren, two brothers and one sister to mourn his loss.
The funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon and were largely attended. Many fine floral pieces were laid on the bier.
Mr. Hartke has gone to his rest, his mission on earth having been accomplished, and well done.
He was also known as Henry J. Hartke Jr..¹⁰

John "Henry" HARTKE JR and Fredericka Maria HILGENDORF were married in 1871 in Cook County, Illinois.^11,12,13 Mrs. Friedereke Hartke (nee Hilgendorf) was born October 28, 1852, at Rakow in Pommerania, Germany, in early infancy she was baptized and later attended a Christian school. In 1862 she came with her parents to America, and first lived at Thornton, Ill., at Homewood, Ill., where she also attended school. She was confirmed in the Lutheran church, of which she remained a faitful member. In 1868 she came with her parents to this community, where she lived ever since. In 1871 she entered holy matrimony with Henry Hartke, who nine years ago preceded her in death. Of the fourteen children wherewith the Lord blessed their union, three passed away before their mother, into eternity. Ten years ago she and her husband retired from the farm and made their home in Buckley. Only one year they were privileged to enjoy retired life together, the last years. she lived alone under the constant attention of her children, who almost daily visited her. Though she felt the burdenof her age, she was still quite well. Regularly she attended divine service and often visited with her children. There were no indications that her end was so near.
When on Sunday evening she was ready to retire, she felt a sudden pain and called for her son Fred on the telephone. He hurried to her home and found her sitting in a chair, still complaining of pain. A physician immediately was summoned and they tried everything to save her life but could only witness her departure, which was due to heart failure.
She leaves to mourth, eight sons, namely Edwin of Kansas; William, Fred, Emil, Henry, Harry and Theodore of Buckley, and Charles of Crescent City; three daughters, Minnie Lustfeldt, Lizzie Blank and Anna Wilken; one brother, one sister, twenty grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. May she rest in peace.
Funeral services were held at the St. John church, conducted by her pastor, the Rev. C. Braeunig, Wednesday June 1, at 2 p.m. Interment was tat the German cemetery, beside her husband. Her age is 74 years, 7 months and one day. Fredericka Maria HILGENDORF (daughter of Daniel Friedrich HILGENDORF and Maria Dorothea Henrietta DREWS) was born on 28 Oct 1852 in Rakow, Pommerania, Germany.¹² She immigrated in 1862.¹¹ She was in the news in 1895.¹⁴
October 4, 1895 -- Mrs. H. Hartke Sr. is down with lung fever. (John "Henry" Hartke was known as Henry.) She died on 29 May 1927.¹⁵

Mrs. Freidereke Hartke (nee Hilgendorf) was born October 28, 1852, at Rakow in Pommerania, Germany. In early infancy, she was baptized and later attended a Christian school. In 1862, she came with her parents to America, and first lived at Thornton, Ill., at Homewood, Ill., where she also attended school. She was confirmed in the Lutheran Church, of which she remained a faithful member. In 1868 she came with her parents to this community (Buckley, Ill.), where she lived ever since. In 1871, she entered into holy matrimony with Henry Hartke (his full name is John Henry Hartke), who nine years ago preceded her in death. Of the fourteen children, wherewith the Lord blessed their union, three passed away before their mother into eternity. Ten years ago, she and her husband retired from the farm and made their home in Buckley. Only one year they were privileged to enjoy retired life together, the last years she lived alone under the constant attention of her children, who almost daily visited her. Though she felt the burden of her age, she was still quite well, regularly she attended divine service and often visited with her children. There were no indications that her end was so near.
When on Sunday evening she was ready to retire, she felt a sudden pain and called for her son Fred on the telephone. He hurried to her home and found her sitting in a chair, still complaining of pain. A physician immediately was summoned and they tried everything to save her life but could only witness her departure, which was due to heart failure.
She leaves to mourn, eight sons, namely Edwin of Kansas; William, Fred, Emil, Henry, Harry and Theodore of Buckley, and Charles of Crescent City; three daughters, Minnie Lustfeld, Lizzie Blank and Anna Wilken; one brother, one sister, twenty grandchildren, two great grandchildren. May she rest in peace.
John "Henry" HARTKE JR and Fredericka Maria HILGENDORF had the following children:

+6	i.	Edward A (Ed) HARTKE.
+7	ii.	Friedrich (Fred) HARTKE.
+8	iii.	William F (Bill) HARTKE.
+9	iv.	John Charles HARTKE.
+10	v.	Charles HARTKE.
+11	vi.	Harry George HARTKE.
+12	vii.	Amiel HARTKE.
13	viii.	Theodore Frank HARTKE was born on 21 Jun 1898 in Artesia Township, Iroquois County, Illinois.11 He died on 15 Mar 1975 in Paxton, Ford County, Illinois.16 Buckley man dies Saturday Theodore Frank Hartke, 76, of Buckley, Route One, died at 10:45 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 1975, at the Paxton Community Hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the St. John's Lutheran church in Buckley, with the Rev. James Brammeier officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga. Mr. Hartke was born June 21, 1898 in Artesia Township, the son of Henry and Frederika Hilgendorf Hartke and was never married. He is survived by one brother, Harry of Buckley and was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers and five sisters. He was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church in Buckley.
14	ix.	Henry HARTKE.
+15	x.	Wilhelmina (Minnie) HARTKE.
+16	xi.	Lizzie HARTKE.
17	xii.	Anna HARTKE.