Wallace W. "Wally" Hartwig

Wallace W. “Wally” Hartwig, 79, of Sandwich, IL passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at The Pavilion on Main Street in Sandwich, IL. He was born on September 19, 1945 in Oak Park, IL the son of Wallace “Bud” and Libbie (Nemec) Hartwig. He married Janet Marie Reck on October 2, 1971. He was a longtime member of The Masonic Lodge in Sandwich. He owned and operated Tower Farm, Inc. which was a thoroughbred racehorse farm with his wife from 1974-2020. He enjoyed taking care of his property and making it beautiful with many gardens. He had a fond love for animals and all his pets, especially Yankee Doodle and Nifty. After they moved to Lake Holiday, Wally loved watching the boats go by as he sat on his deck. But his favorite thing of all was watching his children and grandchildren playing in their sports and performing in dance competitions.

He is survived by his wife, Janet; two daughters, Diane (Aaron) Grandgeorge and Stephanie (Scott) Hannibal; four grandchildren, Regan and Lance Grandgeorge and Weston and Wyatt Hannibal.

He was preceded in death by his parents Wallace and Libbie Hartwig.

A private memorial service will be held in honor of Wally’s Life. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Somonauk Athletics or the charity of one’s choice. For more information or to sign the online guestbook please visit www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com

Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. Rt 34~PO Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2363