Sharon Bartell

Sharon Lynn Miles Bartell, 73, of Apple River passed away peacefully Monday, September 11, 2017, in her home. Born October 16, 1943, in Arcola, the daughter of John R. “Bob” and Imogene M. (Gibson) Peak.  She was raised in the Loves Park area.  Graduated from Harlem High School, Class of 1961, where she met and married K. John Miles on October 21, 1961, in Loves Park; he passed away February 5, 1999.  During their 38 years of marriage, they raised three children.  She then married Gary Bartell.  For the past 17 years, they blended three more daughters to her family.  Sharon loved to sew and even created a business sewing and doing crafts for many years.  She also loved to garden and she was happiest when her grandchildren were around.  She spent many years volunteering for many organizations, most recent My Friends Closet in Lena. She was a Girl Scout leader and truly loved being a member of the Red Hats.  Survivors include her husband, Gary; children, Lisa (Kevin) Williams, Mark (Teri) Miles and Amy Miles, Kristine (Bruce) Meekhof, Jodi (Jeff) Zeal and  Shannon (Luke) Feldermann; grandchildren, Eric and Lauren Williams, Shane (Ashley) Miles, Dereck (Courtney) Miles, Collin and Emma Bowman, Spencer, Nathan and Olivia Meekhof, Jenna and Jake Zeal and Payton Feldermann; great-grandchild, Mason Miles; brothers, Brad Peak and Tim Peak; brother-in-law, Charles Bartell; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Ed and Linda Spychalski, Jeanne Hohnstadt and Fran Stouvenin. Predeceased by parents; first husband; brothers, John Peak and Gary Peak; and grandson, Caleb Bowman.

Memorial service at noon Friday, September 15, in Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park, with visitation from 10 a.m. to service time. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.