Bertha Tressie Hulvey

Bertha Tressie Hulvey, 90, of Mesa, Arizona (formerly of Peoria, IL) passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at her home.

Bertha was born on January 29, 1935 in Almena, KS to Irwin Donald and Hazel Viola (Vahle) Grunert.  She married Walter Stacy Hulvey on July 6, 1958 in Princeville, IL and they enjoyed 65 years of marriage together until Walt’s passing on September 14, 2023.

Surviving are her two daughters, Lynne Hulvey and Patricia (Jason) Lantz of Mesa, AZ; one granddaughter, Stacy Lantz of Mesa, AZ; two step-grandchildren, Cailey (Kyle) Dierking of Washington, IL and Spencer Lantz of Morton, IL; nephew, Bill (Carla) Carter of Chandler, AZ; and niece, Ann Reed of Mesa, AZ.

Bertha graduated from Princeville High School.  After high school, she worked at various businesses in Peoria until marrying Walt and starting their family.  She managed their home and family and supported Walt in his work, basketball, volleyball, and tennis endeavors.  Bertha enjoyed spending time with her sister, Carol, and her family.  She enjoyed entertaining their circle of family and friends and watching her granddaughter during the summers when Stacy was growing up.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Bunker Family Funerals & Cremation in Mesa, AZ with private family gathering.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St Jude Midwest Affiliate through Children’s Hospital of Illinois | OSF Healthcare (https://x.osfhealthcare.org/foundation/give/children/choi) designating Children’s Hospital of Illinois Pediatric Oncology or by check to St Jude Midwest Affiliate at OSF HealthCare/St Jude Clinic, 530 NE Glen Oak Ave, Peoria, IL 61637.

Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.