
Mary Ann Hartmann
February 24, 1936 - October 12, 2026
Obituary
LODI - Mary Ann Hartmann passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2026. She was born on February 24, 1936, in the Township of Honey Creek, the daughter of Arthur and Cecelia (Eckstein) Leidig. She graduated from Prairie du Sac High School in 1956 and went on to earn her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. She devoted her teaching career to educating young children in Mazomanie and Sauk City.
On November 26, 1960, Mary Ann married Gordon Hartmann, and together they built a life centered on farming and family. Mary Ann had a deep love of flowers and was happiest when surrounded by the people she loved. Her grandchildren held a special place in her heart, and she treasured every moment spent with them. She also enjoyed browsing antique shows, always on the lookout for something special, especially lamps.
Mary Ann is survived by her daughter, Christine Hartmann; her son, Howard (Kelly) Hartmann; her grandchildren, Benjamin Siantar and Maxwell Siantar; her step-grandchildren, Nathan (Shae) Ames and Abby Ames; her sister-in-law, Karen Leidig; and her brother-in-law, Forrest Hartmann. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon; her parents, Arthur and Cecelia Leidig; her brother, Robert Leidig; her sisters, Eunice Sopher, Audrey Markee and Lois Emhoff; and her in-laws, Walter and Doris Hartmann, Clifford Hartmann, Lois Hartmann, Donna Hartmann, Robert Markee and Paul Emhoff.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE PARISH AT ST. PATRICK CHURCH, 521 Fair St., Lodi, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, with Father Joseph Baker presiding. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON LODI FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 157 S. Main St., Lodi, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Wednesday. Burial will be in St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery, Sauk City.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Lodi
Funeral & Cremation Care
157 S. Main St.
(608) 592-3201