Our Story
Maria Woltmann's Sicilian heritage shines through in her zest for life, love and beauty.
Born in Burgio, Sicily, Maria’s childhood years were spent surrounded by ancient stone castles and medieval churches,
rolling hills fertile with rows of ripe olive trees and grapevines.
Yet like so many other immigrant families before them, the American Dream drew her family to the US.
In 1967, they left the picturesque landscape of their beloved homeland, and settled in Chicago.
“My parents loved America and never regretted coming here,” Maria fondly recalls. “They lived the dream; worked hard, paid off their home, raised their daughters, and saved well for a good retirement.”
Maria continued her parent’s legacy through her own entrepreneurial spirit, working her way up through the ranks in business.
After years of a successful career managing office credit and collections, Maria’s artistic spirit longed for a more creative outlet, and she began working in flower shop owned by a family friend.
“I was surprised how comfortable I felt there- it was like I had done it forever,” - Maria
At the urging of her clients and fellow floral designers, Maria opened her first of several successful floral shops in the Chicago area.
In August, 2000, Maria and her husband, Dale, saw an opportunity to take over the reins of a well-established floral shop in Glenview, Ron Hlavacek Florist. The shop’s owner and namesake was retiring, and looking for just the right person to carry on his trusted reputation for fine flowers and décor in the community.
Today, Hlavacek Florist of Glenview continues to thrive due to Maria and Dale Woltmann's continued vision
to provide their clients the very best in high quality, competitively priced and creatively designed flowers for any occasion.
Their team of designers offers clients the kind of hands-on, attentive service it takes
to ensure each event is handled with the utmost care.
The Woltmann’s live and work in the town of Glenview, Illinois, and generously offer support in their community of local charities, organizations and through their loyal membership with the Glenview Chamber of Commerce.
Born in Burgio, Sicily, Maria’s childhood years were spent surrounded by ancient stone castles and medieval churches,
rolling hills fertile with rows of ripe olive trees and grapevines.
Yet like so many other immigrant families before them, the American Dream drew her family to the US.
In 1967, they left the picturesque landscape of their beloved homeland, and settled in Chicago.
“My parents loved America and never regretted coming here,” Maria fondly recalls. “They lived the dream; worked hard, paid off their home, raised their daughters, and saved well for a good retirement.”
Maria continued her parent’s legacy through her own entrepreneurial spirit, working her way up through the ranks in business.
After years of a successful career managing office credit and collections, Maria’s artistic spirit longed for a more creative outlet, and she began working in flower shop owned by a family friend.
“I was surprised how comfortable I felt there- it was like I had done it forever,” - Maria
At the urging of her clients and fellow floral designers, Maria opened her first of several successful floral shops in the Chicago area.
In August, 2000, Maria and her husband, Dale, saw an opportunity to take over the reins of a well-established floral shop in Glenview, Ron Hlavacek Florist. The shop’s owner and namesake was retiring, and looking for just the right person to carry on his trusted reputation for fine flowers and décor in the community.
Today, Hlavacek Florist of Glenview continues to thrive due to Maria and Dale Woltmann's continued vision
to provide their clients the very best in high quality, competitively priced and creatively designed flowers for any occasion.
Their team of designers offers clients the kind of hands-on, attentive service it takes
to ensure each event is handled with the utmost care.
The Woltmann’s live and work in the town of Glenview, Illinois, and generously offer support in their community of local charities, organizations and through their loyal membership with the Glenview Chamber of Commerce.
