Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

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Roseleen Hartman (nee Wade), "Rosie"

Passed away on November 12, 2025

Roseleen “Rosie” Hartman (nee Wade), age 85.  Lifelong resident of Portage, Indiana.  Passed away surrounded by her family on November 12, 2025. 

She was born on April 1, 1940 to the late Michael and the late Josephine Wade.  She married the love of her life Charles Hartman on April 16, 1966 who preceded her in death. 

Rosie was a cook for Nativity of Our Savior School and Catering until she retired in 2017.  She was raised in Merrillville, Indiana and graduated from Merrillville High School in 1959. 

She is survived by her loving sister Ruth (Jon) Anderson and brother in law Marty Knight.  She is also survived by her special niece Jennifer and great nephew Joseph.  Rosie is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends. 

She is preceded in death by her sisters Janet, Betty, Frannie, and Anna Mae; brothers: Jimmy and Austin; niece Debbie; and nephew DJ.

Rosie will be deeply missed by all who knew her. 

Memorial Visitation Friday, November 21, 2025 from 10:00 am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 am DIRECTLY at Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church 2949 Willowcreek Road.  Portage, Indiana 46368.  Inurnment Calumet Park Cemetery.  Arrangements entrusted to Elmwood Funeral Chapel and Crematory.  For more information 219-374-9300

Funeral Mass:
Nativity Of Our Savior Catholic Church
2949 Willowcreek Road
Portage, Indiana 46368
Friday, November 21, 2025 - 11:30 am

Inurnment:
Calumet Park Cemetery
2305 W 73rd Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410

Visitation Location

Nativity Of Our Savior Catholic Church
2949 Willowcreek Road
Portage, Indiana 46368

Visitation Information

Friday, November 21, 2025 - 10:00 am until 11:30 am

Condolences
"Aunt Rosie you always put smiles on everyone’s face, and always treated us kids like your own. You loved us unconditionally, we loved you in return. Aunt Rosie you will be missed greatly and we love you. My heart goes out everyone who has known you. May God give us strength, love, and peace in our hearts. May he wrap his loving arms around us in comfort. "
- Karen Sue Coombes
November 13, 2025 5:46 pm
"Aunt Rosie, thank you for the great memories I have as a child at your house like: when my mom was helping you in the kitchen, watching Spiderman ( how old was i then ?) in your living room, and waiting for my dad to come home, and playing croquet with my sister's and my cousins. Can not forget getting hit in the mouth with the mallet and getting stitches. I will not forget you Aunt Rosie, thank you, you WILL BE MISSED, now rest easy, please"
- Kenny Anderson
November 13, 2025 10:51 pm
Candles Lit
"Please Lord give us strength, peace in our hearts as we deal with this terrible loss. My heart is broken. "
- Kare Sue Anderson Coombes
November 13, 2025 5:59 pm