Bruce James Hartke Obituary
The family announces the passing of Bruce James Hartke of Effingham, Illinois on June 6, 2026. Bruce, born on September 30, 1952, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, William Hartke and Valeda Hartke (VanHorn); his grandparents, Luther, Bonnie VanHorn, William and Elizabeth Hartke; his wife Dixie Probst; his children, Shawn Hartke (Kindra), Mandy Wiedman (Bart) and Jessica Clayton; his grandchildren, Brandon Hartke, Ty, Maddox Wiedman and Olivia Clayton; his siblings, Nancy Koester (Gene), Karen Wendt (Larry) and Brian Hartke (Delores); his siblings-in-law, David Probst (Marlene) and Cindy Dalton (Terry); his sister Vicki Reed (Ron); his parents-in-law, Ray and Virginia Probst; and his siblings-in-law, Ron Reed, Gene Koester and Marlene Probst.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
