Teresa (Santarelli) Kartchner

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Teresa (Santarelli) Kartchner

July 27, 1926 ~ January 6, 2020

Teresa Santarelli Kartchner passed away on January 6, 2020 at her home in Plain City, Utah. She was born July 27, 1926 in Ogden to Raffaela DiMichele and Pasquale Santarelli. She was the youngest and the last to survive of seven children. Teresa married Dee Vern Kartchner, on October 23, 1954 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Dee preceded her in death on October 2, 1993.

 She attended St. Joseph School until sixth grade. She then went to public school, including Ogden High for a time, and then graduated from Weber High School. Teresa worked for Etna Finance Company, Hill Air Force Base and the Defense Depot of Ogden in the personnel department, where she received several commendations.

 She was a faithful member of St. James the Just Catholic Church. She was a member of the Catholic Business Women’s Club for many years and enjoyed visiting with friends at their luncheons. She loved spending time with her family, especially her two energetic grandsons.

Teresa is survived by her son, Mark Dee Kartchner (Aimee); and two grandsons, Gideon Deetrick Kartchner and Neriah Giovanni Kartchner. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and six siblings.

A funeral Mass was celebrated January 15 at St. James the Just Catholic Church. Interment at Washington Heights Memorial Park.