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Mary Martin Obituary

MARY E. MARTIN, 93 POPLAR GROVE - Mary E. Martin, 93, of Poplar Grove died Saturday, May 7, 2011, in Maple Crest Care Centre. Born April 13, 1918, in Byron, the daughter of Samuel and Elna Elizabeth (Peebles) Burd. Married Gene Martin. Food director for the Rockford YMCA, PA Peterson and the Rockford Moose Club for many years. Formerly worked for a defense plant in Rockford during World War II. Member of Grace Baptist Church in Oklahoma City and active in Eagles Club. Avid Chicago Cubs fan. Survivors include children, Elizabeth "Betty" (Craig) Day of Poplar Grove, James (Dorothy) Seymour of Woodbine, Iowa, and Tom Martin of Woodland, Colo.; 21 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sister, Wilma Dunham of California; and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by husband; daughter, Barbara Watson; two grandsons; four sisters; and two brothers. Special thanks to Maple Crest Care Centre and Passages Hospice for their care and support. Service at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 12, in Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park, with visitation from 10 a.m. to service time; Bobby Sheets will officiate. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. For more information, visit delehantyfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from May 10 to May 11, 2011.

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Barbara Howlett- McCanless

May 10, 2011

As you go through this time of sadness, know in your heart how much others care
I have so many great memories with Mary and Gene.
My deepest sympathy to all the family

Angie Howlett

May 10, 2011

There are no words to ease your pain so I'm offering prayer that the Lord will comfort you in the tender way that only He can do!

May 10, 2011

Dear Betty and Craig and Kelly, I was so sorry to learn of your mom's passing. I will keep you in my prayers. Love Dot

Dot Day

May 10, 2011

Dear Betty, Craig and Kelly, I was so sorry to learn of your mom's and
grandma's passing. You will be in my prayers. Love, Dot

May 10, 2011

Dear Betty, Craig and Kelly
Sorry to hear about Mary. She was such a nice lady. Always enjoyed having her at our house when you would come to our little gatherings. Love Denise and Rick

May 10, 2011

Betty and Craig: I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Tammi

Diane (Day) Fillmore

May 10, 2011

Dear Aunt Betty, Uncle Craig and Cousin Kelly:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences for you during this difficult time. May you find peace in knowing this isn't the end for her, but a beautiful beginning for her time of forever in paradise, and take comfort in knowing you will see her again.

Bob Boyer

May 10, 2011

Tom & Other Family Members,

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. I had the privilege of working with Mary at the Y.M.C.A. for a number of years. Wonderful memories.

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