Amelia Baumgartner

BAUMGARTNER (nee Rojek), Amelia, age 95, formerly of McHenry, Illinois, passed away peacefully Friday, May 22, 2020. Amelia was born in Paw Paw, MI on 08/26/1924.

Amelia’s (aka Bonnie) talents were many. She was a seamstress, she enjoyed crocheting and doing ceramics. She was an excellent cook and baker. She was a collector of antiques and vintage items. She enjoyed the Arts and loved listening to Opera Music. Amelia was a past active member of St. Matthew and St. John Lutheran Churches. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, Aunt and friend.

Amelia is survived by her loving children, William (Carol) Baumgartner and Susan (Daniel) Sansonetti; grandchildren, Timothy Baumgartner and Michael Sansonetti; nieces and nephews, Mary Rojek, Edward  Rojek, Vic Rojek, Gary Dzialo, Nancy Warchol, Mike Rojek, and Hertha Rojek.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 75 years, William Baumgartner; parents, Vincent and Mary Rojek; son, Peter Baumgartner; brother, Edward Rojek; and sister Wanda Dzialo.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to our Mother’s Nurse, Heather Marsh. Nurse Marsh was loving and passionate in our Mom’s care and will not be forgotten. Also a thank you goes out to Amedisys Hospice of Knoxville.

A Celebration of Life Luncheon will be held at a later date. The date is not yet determined at this time.

1 Peter 3:4: "You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God."