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Roxanne Martz Obituary
56, of Indianapolis, passed away on May 28, 2015. Roxanne was born on February 21, 1959 in Indianapolis. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sheldon C. Heath and Roxie (Cox) Heath. She was the devoted wife of Thomas Martz and the devoted mother of Jonathan Martz, and her legacy lives on in them. She is also survived by her brother, Michael (Susan) Heath; and nieces, Sarah (Marin) Garcia, Colleen (Kirk) Perfect, Anna and Elaina Martz; and her nephews, Erik (Katie) Heath, Chris (Jessica) Webb, and William Martz.
Roxanne graduated from Indiana Central College (Now University of Indianapolis) in 1981. Roxanne worked for years in the family business and currently taught English at Ivy Tech. She was an active member of Northwood Christian Church and served as a Deacon. Roxanne was active in scouting with her husband and son.
A memorial service will be held at Northwood Christian Church on June 3, 2015 at 7 p.m. with the calling one hour before the service. Roxanne loved her little family and is greatly missed by Tom and Jonathan. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Northwood Christian Church or your favorite charity. Interment will be at Crown Hill Cemetery.
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for Roxanne Martz
Kaylee Kirtz
June 3, 2015
Mrs. Martz... I always knew u were an angel , literally. u were my teacher since Jan this year and one amazing one at that. I could always count on u to be smiling optimistic and so kind hearted , my heart is sad for this loss and the families loss but God needed u too just as much. You will be missed Mrs. Martz<3.
David Funke
June 3, 2015
Our family is thinking about Roxanne and family. Like her parents, she always had a kind view of people.
Marcia Brown
June 3, 2015
I am so sorry to learn of Roxanne's passing. She was always a friendly face in the adjunct room at Ivy Tech and was especially helpful to me the one recent semester when I taught an English class in addition to my normal load of math classes. Ivy Tech was blessed to have her on the faculty.
Merry Juerling
June 3, 2015
Many heart filled prayers to your family. Roxanne will be sorely missed. Such a wonderful wife, mother and woman. Blessed to have known her.
Sarah G.
June 2, 2015
Roxanne was my Aunt. She was such a caring, calm, polite, and gentle-spirited person. She had the utmost integrity and always put her family first. When I was young, she would play games with me, tell me stories and take me to fun places. She made me feel loved and special. When she became a mom, she did the same for her son. The relationship she had with her teenage son was AMAZING: She was a great listener. She was always supportive and encouraging. She was very slow to anger. She always said she loved him and was very, very proud of him. She was not only his mom, but also his friend. They were very close and she was so grateful to have him in her life. My Aunt Roxanne embodied all the qualities I aspire to have as a mom to my own children. As my family and I struggle to accept her passing, my heart especially aches for my cousin, Jon. My aunt raised a kind, thoughtful, smart, AMAZING young man....please keep him, Jonathan Martz, and his dad in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jill Stanley
June 2, 2015
Roxanne was my mentee when she began at Ivy Tech, but she was a natural. I heard a lot of praise from her students about her kindness and helpfulness. I always enjoyed our quick chats in the hall, discussions about our sons at IPS 91, and our bond of being working moms of much loved only children. My heart goes out to her family, and especially Johnathan. She was so proud of you.
Maria Madar
June 2, 2015
I will miss Roxanne's presence in our neighborhood, her smiling face, her kind words & peaceful demeanor. Healing thoughts and prayers to Jon & Tom during this difficult time of loss.
Kathleen Rice
June 2, 2015
Roxanne was more than a dedicated teacher; she was a friend to her students as well, allowing them extra time to complete assignments so they could move onto the next class and hopefully graduate from Ivy Tech Community College.
She had a kind and thoughtful soul. I will miss not seeing her on Campus. May her memory be a blessing to Tom and Jonathon.
Anne Pinnick
June 2, 2015
She was a wonderful neighbor with a kind heart.
June 2, 2015
I had the pleasure of teaching with Roxanne this Spring semester... She and I had great students that we shared and were able to put on the path to a successful education.... I am going to miss her...
June 2, 2015
I am so sad to learn of Roxanne's passing. She will be missed by all who knew her. Victoria Buzash
Tiffani Butler
June 2, 2015
Ivy Tech will miss you. Your students will miss you. I will miss you, Roxanne. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Susan Ramsey
June 2, 2015
I am so sad to hear about Roxanne's passing. When I think of Roxanne, I think of kindness, warmth, and devotion to her family and to her students. She greeted everyone at Ivy Tech with a bright smile and words of friendship. Each day she made a difference in people's lives.
Toni Carter
June 2, 2015
I am so saddened by the passing of Roxanne. I had known her at Ivy Tech where we shared ideas on writing and stories about our students. I will most certainly miss her smile and upbeat attitude, but most all her calm presence.
Diane Lee
June 2, 2015
I will miss Roxanne. I taught with her at Ivy Tech and feel blessed that I could call her "friend".
Kimberly Hilton
June 2, 2015
I am very saddened to hear this news. Roxanne was a sweet person who always did her best for her students. She will be deeply missed by those who knew her.
Becky and Ed Hoffmann
June 2, 2015
We are so sad to learn of Roxanne's passing. She was always so friendly and fun to talk with at Crystal Lake and we will surely miss her smiling face. We send our love and sympathy to Tom and Jonathon.
Lisa Dorrel
June 2, 2015
My deepest sympathies to Roxanne's family. I had the privilege of meeting Roxanne at Ivy Tech as a fellow English instructor. She was such a kind and joyful person, she will be greatly missed!
Lorie Davis
June 2, 2015
I am so shocked and saddened to hear the news of Roxanne's passing. She was an awesome instructor and showed genuine concern for
students and faculty. She always had a smile for me when I entered the office and encouraged me when she saw I was going through a rough time. I will continue to
pray for her family during this difficult time. Rest in heaven, dear Roxanne. You are loved and never forgotten!
Nancy Carroll
June 2, 2015
I had the privilege of teaching co-requisite Freshman Writing with Roxanne at Ivy Tech. I loved her unstinting dedication to students, her joyful camaraderie, her wry sense of humor. She became a dear friend and offered me words of support in trying times. I will miss her more deeply than words can express.
Myrna Martin
June 2, 2015
I knew Roxanne from Ivy Tech and her pleasant spirit was contagious. I just saw her at the end of the semester and she was smiling as usual. She was always smiling and I loved that about her. Roxanne, you will be missed. Rest in Heaven my friend............
Heather Sewell
June 2, 2015
I am deeply saddened today by this news. I am praying for her family and son. She was in the adjunct office a couple weeks ago, holding my grandson and loving on him. My heart is heavy and she will be missed greatly!!
June 2, 2015
My condolences to the family at this time of great sadness. May the God of peace supply comfort to all your family and friends as we remember His promise to wipe out every tear from our eyes and to do away with death, pain and sorrow forever. Faye Sanders Indianapolis,In
Theresa McNiece
June 1, 2015
I'm sadden to hear that you have passed on.I will dearly miss you Mrs. Martz. I will always cherish the good memories we had at Ivy Tech.
My condolences to her family and friends.
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