Dolores Marie Hardtke Obituary

The passing of Dolores Marie Hardtke in Springfield, Virginia occurred on October 19, 2026. Dolores, born on September 3, 1931, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dolores Marie Hardtke to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Peter Fast and Freda Fast; and her husband Bill Hardtke. She is survived by: her children, Lynn Millward (Doug), Karen Howard (Jim) and Bill Hardtke (Gretchen); and her grandchildren, Christopher Millward, Joshua Millward (Lindsay), David Millward (Katie), Kathryn Howard-Ligas (Szymon), Jake Howard (Sheridan), Hally Kiniry (Nick), Erin Wieler (Bobby), Shannon Hardtke and Patrick Hardtke. She is also survived by mother and grandmother to her 3 children, 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren.

Viewing will be held on Wednesday, October 28th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Immanuel Lutheran Church (1801 Russell Rd, Alexandria, VA 22301). A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, October 28th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in her honor to Immanuel Lutheran Church or School (Capital Improvement Fund or the School Tuition Assistance Fund).