Irma Margaret Anderson, of Hartford, was born March 21, 1930 in Germany. She was the daughter of Otto and Ella (Gehner) Gartner. Irma passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Caretel Inn of Lakeland in Saint Joseph.
On July 31, 1948 Irma and Douglas Anderson were united in marriage. Douglas passed away on Dec. 26, 1995. Also preceding her in passing were her parents, and three sisters; Arlette Kraemer, Carol Kraemer and Dianne Raucci.
Irma is survived by three sons; Robert (Monica) Anderson, Kenneth Anderson and William (Debra) Anderson and a daughter; Tammy (Tom) Rodgers. She is also survived by fifteen grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, two brothers; Clarence Kraemer and John Kraemer and a sister; Rita Musick.
Irma was formerly employed at the Van Buren County Hospital as a nurse and for many years as the bookkeeper for the Hartford Harding’s Market.
On Monday, April 29, 2024 at 11 a.m. a Mass of Christian Burial will take place at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hartford. Father German Perez-Diaz will be the celebrant. Irma will be laid to rest in Maple Hill Cemetery in Hartford. There will be a family and friend gathering later on in the summer. The Calvin Funeral Home of Hartford has been entrusted with arrangements. Memorial condolences for the family can be left on our website at http://www.calvin-leonardfh.com.