Natalie R. (Hoelzer) Witek

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Posted 1/13/19

STEWARD - Natalie Renee (Hoelzer) Witek, 55, of Steward passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Jan. 11, 2019.

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Natalie R. (Hoelzer) Witek

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STEWARD - Natalie Renee (Hoelzer) Witek, 55, of Steward passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Jan. 11, 2019.

Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19 at First Presbyterian Church of Paw Paw, 398 Chicago Road, Paw Paw with Rev. Dr. Anne Hoflen officiating. Interment will follow at Twin Grove Cemetery, Scarboro. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18 at the church.

Natalie was born Nov. 22, 1963 in Dixon to Maynard and Mary Lou (Barnhart) Hoelzer. She married John Witek on July 21, 1990 in Peru.

Survivors include her husband of 28 years; three children, Kye, 24, Devin, 23, and Zack, 21; her parents; one brother, Hal (Marcel) Hoelzer and their daughter, Madeline; and three sisters-in-law, Angela Pena and her daughters, Holly and Brittnay Hasselman, Marcia Burroughs and Brenda Witek.

She was preceded in death by an infant brother, Kevin Hoelzer.

Natalie graduated from Mendota High School in 1982. She attended Illinois State University, where she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in sociology. She was a devoted member of the Scarboro Methodist Church. When it closed, she became an integral part of the First Presbyterian Church of Paw Paw where she served on numerous committees. She volunteered her time with the Homemaker’s Education Association, Merrigolds and 4-H. She served as an election judge for Willow Creek Township, which she considered to be her full-time job. Natalie was a loving and devoted mother, wife, daughter and sister. She loved traveling and dancing, especially with her father, and was looking forward to retirement.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Natalie’s memory may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church of Paw Paw or Lily Pads, 4471 Progress Blvd., Peru, IL 61354.

Please visit www.TormanFuneralHome.com to sign the online guest book.