Obituary of Donald Harold Hartsook

Donald Harold Hartsook, 79, of Carlinville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at HSHS St John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. Donnie was born on December 4, 1944, in Carlinville, IL, of Harold and Maxine (Turner) Hartsook. Donnie graduated from Virden High School with the class of 1963. Donnie married Dolores Moore in June of 1965 and they had a son, Darrin Scott Hartsook in September of 1966. And in October of 1986, Donnie married Carol Brown. Donnie will be remembered as a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. The wisdom, friendship and joy will be deeply missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Donnie’s commitment to his family, friends and church was unwavering. He lived life to the fullest and was a rare combination of someone who had a love of life with an understanding of what was important and the simplicity of living life with those you love. His love for family, friends and the St. Louis Cardinals was true and indisputable. Donnie drove a semi for many years but enjoyed farming and farm life. He was a member of Charity Church and the caretaker of the church grounds for many years. Donnie had a passion for the outdoors, he loved to hunt, especially hog hunting every year in Texas with his dad, brothers, son, grandson and nephews. He also enjoyed his hunting trips with his friends. Donnie will be lovingly remembered, forever missed and never forgotten by all who knew him and loved him. Donnie was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Gregg Hartsook. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024, 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville, IL. Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:30 am, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Charity Baptist Church, Carlinville, IL with Rev. Gary Harding officiating and Rev. John Truax as the eulogist. Burial will follow in Charity Cemetery, Carlinville, IL. Donnie is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Carol Hartsook of Carlinville, IL, son, Darrin Hartsook (Denise Turner) of Carlinville, IL, son, Benny Hartsook of Carlinville, IL, daughter, Georgiana (Jason) Little of Texas, six grandchildren; Jesse (Katie) Hartsook, Kasara Lovely, Kristen Little (Riley Nelson), Ryan Little, Ian Little, and Cora Little, six great-grandchildren, two brothers, Jerry Hartsook of Carlinville, IL, and David (Linda) Hartsook of Texas and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Shriner's Hospital. Please visit http://www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com to leave condolences or light a candle in memory. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.