Deborah Ann Hartman, age, 72 of Washington, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the Washington County Hospital.

The family will be present to receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Marr Park Conservation Center with a Celebration of life and auction to follow. Interment will take place at Pleasant Point Cemetery at a later date. A general memorial has been established. The Jones & Eden Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent for Deb’s family at www.jonesfh.com.

Deb was born on April 1, 1954, in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Melvin and Juanita (Jones) Richardson. She graduated from Morning Sun High School. Deb was united in marriage to Dennis Hartman on June 13, 1972.

Deb worked in the dietary and activities departments at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. She enjoyed going thrift shopping, playing BINGO, going for car rides, taking care of her cats and watching “Dog the Bounty Hunter”. She was an avid Elvis Presley fan.

Deb is survived by her children: David (Karen) Hartman of Morning Sun; Heidi Ewoldt of Sigourney; Carla (Jeff) Sly of Gowrie; Keith Hartman and fiancé Kara of New London; nine grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; and seven siblings: Randy Richardson of Florida; Richard Richardson of Lockridge; Susan Stratton of Burlington; Charlotte (Dave) Dietrich of New London; Jeff (Cris) Richardson of Morning Sun; John (Jamie) Richardson of Wapello; and Sherry (Brad) DeKlotz of Morning Sun.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dennis in 2024; and three brothers, Chuck, Kenny and James Richardson.