
Celebrating the Life of
November 24, 1960 — January 4, 2018
Lori Marie Hartnett, born Dolores Marie Partsch; Daughter to Dolores Ann Hartnett and Kenneth Stephen Partsch; leaves behind 3 sisters; Kimberley Ann, Lisa Marie, Michelle Ann, and one brother, the apple of her eye, Michael Joseph, their spouses and children. Lori leaves behind two beautiful children; Jessica Rose Partsch and Daniel William Mansfield II, and also Frank Lewis, who IS like a son to her, and still is a true extension to our immediate family. Lori leaves behind four grandchildren; Steven Michael, Brennan Lee, William Lee, and Addelyn Rose. She also leaves behind a great goddaughter, Aaliyah Anne. Lori leaves behind many nieces and nephews, and cousins from Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia and Florida. Lori also leaves behind so many friends; Joyce R, Dale Toler, Jean Toler, and her beloved Angela Toler; Mark and Barb Birch, Fred at the river, JUST to name a few. Lori attended Osbourn Park High School in Manassas Virginia. She was a published writer and poet. She specialized in communications and technology and was especially good at sales, marketing and advertising. Lori loved her clients, and her clients all loved her, simply because they were NOT just numbers to her. She had high profile clients who drove hours just to see HER. Those clients were also dear friends of Lori’s. Lori’s charisma and zest for life, along with her bright smile and infectious laugh were enough to dim any light in any room she walked in. She was all things glitter and GRIT. She was the sunshine in the storm, she was the diamond in the rough, and she was my mother, so believe you me, I know she was TOUGH. She was rebellious and rarely walked the line, and that dates back to her Catholic School days. Lori made her own line, and walked that proudly. She was a leader, she was never a follower, she paved the way, and that was HER WAY. Lori held special relationships with both her mother and father and loved them both dearly. Lori’s best friend since birth, was her sister Michelle. Lori loved to go for walks with her teacup yorkie named Nos, plant her gardens and flowers, grow and cook her own food, and she loved Ford Trucks. She loved to talk on the phone with her parents, siblings, friends, and children. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and often used catchy little jingles for them to do things, like “captain smiles says brush your teeth!” And she loved playing hide and seek, peek-a-boo, taking them to the pool, cooking for them and Nanny Lori always had the best snacks in her house for her grandkids to eat. My children’s favorite thing Lori made them was her lemon pepper fried chicken and mashed potatoes. My favorite thing about my Mother Lori, was her resilience, her smile, her charm, and her unwillingness to compromise. She was in fact the most disagreeable person I’ll ever have the pleasure to love and know, but I would have never wanted her to change that about herself. It was truly her STRENGTH. Lori stood up for what was right, what was fair, and justice especially, was something she fought hard for throughout her life. Lori was a strong advocate for the prevention and elimination of domestic violence, and wanted that to always be known about her. Lori was a true survivor. No matter life’s struggles, Lori succeeded at pushing through. Lori’s passing, came suddenly and without forewarning, and shattered her friends and family. Lori wanted to be remembered as she was when she was young, healthy, happy and most beautiful and strong; she maintained her youthful beautiful looks until her last day on earth. Lori’s personality traits shine through most, in her beautiful grandchildren. What is lost is never truly lost, if it is inside your heart, it shall forever live on. Rest easy, Momma.
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Thursday, March 14, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Pacific Time
In my heart.
Mom, you always taught me about equality and compassion for others. It is how I’ve been able to work in such diverse workplaces, and have many friends from all backgrounds. Discrimination is never okay, it should never be tolerated and it is inhumane. Thank you for loving me and welcoming my children with open arms, no matter what. Your sun kissed grandchildren are beautiful. Thank you for having a hand in that.
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Monday, March 25, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Pacific Time
Thank you for every phone call, every piece of valuable advice, that one time I called you because I was drinking and you came and picked my car up, drove me home, drove the car home, and then returned in the car the next morning. You saved my life, I did not have to drink and drive and I did not, because you were there for me. I always could tell you anything and everything, and I did. My best friend. My momma.
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Monday, March 25, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Pacific Time
You are finally free. I love you.
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https://www.goeco-pro.com/about-us This is still who I am. (Minus the husband) I hope that I have made you proud. I want so badly to follow in your footsteps. I want to break generational curses, I want peace, love and equality. I want respect, most of all. I love you Mommy. I did pest control for years, but I did it best the ECOFRIENDLY way. With education, prevention, and a dash of peppermint oil. I miss this industry so much, but would only want to do it THIS way. Peppermint oil, cinnamon, turmeric, rosemary, clove, all natural ingredients only. Just like you taught me.
Today is your Grandson William’s ninth birthday. He is growing so fast. He is currently laughing that big belly laugh that you gifted him. It is music to my ears. I love you.
Mom, I want you to know, that I took the name Partsch for two reasons. One is my Grandad. I know he did not do right by your Mother, and I know there was a lot of injustice there. My entire childhood I felt as though I was in the middle. Always being pulled from one side to the other. It was really draining in adolescence to have to “choose” which side was right. No child should ever have to choose. Grandad got to see the error of his ways in you, as well as his other daughters, and his strained relationships; The little Dolores to the first Dolores. He had to know what he did in that. He had to watch it happen. I know you and he had great times, and you had hard times. I know for a fact that he loved you dearly. I know in the end of things you’re just like me, a MOMMAS GIRL. Grandad was the change for me that he wished to see in himself. He stepped in as my father, and he never did those things again, which is why he is in heaven. He got back what he gave 1000 fold in his life. The second reason I took the name is because of my uncle, the apple to your eyes. If I had to choose my own dad it would’ve been one or both of them. They are both great men. My uncle Mike especially. It really just chalked up to taking a name that was a family name, that I felt was worthy of me keeping. This way I will not want to remarry and change it. I’m thankful that Grandad chose me, and I’m grateful that you chose my uncle for me as Godfather. Mothers really do always know best. I know you are in heaven, smiling down on me. And I know you are proud. Love, Jessica Rose
I have fond memories of your sister, Lisa. I know you always said I reminded you of her when I was little, (personality) but as I’ve aged then you said Michelle. I remember calling you once and you thought I was Michelle, and you gave me that larger than life infectious laugh, when I said “mom.”My looks currently jump around from Grandad, YOU, (when I’m angry I’m Lori all day) but when I was a child, maybe 2-3, I recall going to Christmas with all of the family. I remember watching Lisa put red lipstick on, in the bathroom. I recall her putting it on me too and I just felt like the prettiest girl in the world. I reserve lipstick kisses for, and only for, family. My children, my mother, my grandad are all examples of my lipstick kisses. I only place those on people that I love unconditionally. Those are NOT romantically connected, but they are from my heart, and that is because of my Aunt Lisa. These are pieces of you, your sisters and brothers that I hold onto. I am not concerned with what everyone else is doing, only what I am doing, and who I am. All of these loved ones on earth and passed, are a part of me. I love them all dearly. And I want this to be known. Thank you for introducing me to all of these people, thank you for always telling me about them, so that I know where I truly come from. I miss you everyday. And I send you lipstick kisses, straight to heaven, as I always did have a way of softening you up a little, with my girly girl ways. 💋💋💋
Mom, I went all the way back to 2022, when your father passed away, and his obituary was created, emailed the funeral home that published it, to have your name spelled correctly on his obituary. I was really upset with the misspelling and wanted justice for that. I also sent them this obituary, created by me, for proof. As I move onto healing from losing you, I am still fighting for you, and I wanted you to know that. I love you. Although I am a peaceful woman now, I truly wish someone would challenge me further regarding this. My best friend. DOLORES, NOT Deloris. How terrible. It is NOW corrected by ME. See below. https://www.brownfuneralhomeswv.com/memorials/kenneth-partsch/4921627/
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/dolores-partsch-obituary?pid=183645676
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/kenneth-partsch-obituary?id=34611642&utm_source=webshareapi&utm_medium=share_button&utm_campaign=wsapimobile_beta Yours, mine, and OURS.
https://youtu.be/eg50JGPEoo8?si=SSTjcu5sr32HpeYh I got to hear your heartbeat when I hugged you, and when you carried me, from inside. You got to hear mine in sync. I will never forget the long late night drives, dancing, singing, concerts, love, laughter and fun. I love you until my last heartbeat. Carrie Underwood, “heartbeat” is us dancing to life, yours, mine and OURS.
My condolences go out to Loris Sisters and Brothers all mentioned above, all of her Nieces and nephews, which she loved dearly. My condolences go out to all cousins, from Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Pennsylvania, unlisted. There are so many people who truly loved Lori, and as I created this I kept thinking of more and more people to add, but did not have space and wanted to remember her with as many examples as possible. There are not ever enough words I will ever be able to properly put together to describe how special Lori was.
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Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Pacific Time
Momma, I called Roach at DC101 and had him play this song in memory of you, and he offered his condolences on the radio for your loss, my loss. Truth be told, this was Daniel’s song. It was meant for him, it’s just that he was away and Roach did not know him, he did know me well. I dedicate this song to my baby brother, Daniel. It is purposely dated for Daniel’s birthday. I always wanted my brother to be included and I wanted him to know how much he really meant to you.
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Sunday, November 24, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Pacific Time
I love you Dearest Mother Lori Marie Hartnett.
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Saturday, March 30, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Pacific Time
When I’m lost, I look at my daughter Addelyn. She is like you also. She has pidgeon toe like you, she is loud and boisterous, she is charming, she is such a tom boy. I will never forget dancing to music videos on MTV in the living room and just singing to music, and music was such a big part of your life. I appreciate you introducing me to so much music of different types and I am glad we got to share that experience.
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Saturday, May 4, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Pacific Time
For your very best friend, Michelle. 💕 Michelle was the one who called and told me that you passed away. She was the one who had to hear my heart wrenching, turning, and breaking into a million pieces. I know hers broke even more to have to deliver the news to me. I am grateful that it was she who did that for me, with complete and total GRACE. It is special to me that I got to know her. And she is an angel, to me then, now, and always. It is dated May the 4th, (because, may the fourth be with you.)💕
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