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Lovell Martz Obituary
Nov. 3, 1937 - Jan. 9, 2018
SOUTH BEND - Lovell K. Martz, 80, residing in South Bend, passed away peacefully at home at 12:25 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2018, after his battle with Alzheimer's disease.
He was born November 3, 1937 at home in Mishawaka, IN, a son of the late Cyril D. & Enid V. (Rowe) Martz, and he was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. On August 9, 1958 at The Little Brown Church in the Vale, Nashua, Iowa, Lovell was united in marriage to Lila J. Myers, the love of his life. He and Lila lived in Elkhart County from 1965-2015 and moved to South Bend in 2015. Along with his loving wife Lila, he is survived by his four sons, Knolan & Kim Martz of Osceola, Daniel Martz of Elkhart, Dana Martz of Corbin, KY, and Loren Martz of North Fort Myers, FL, two sisters, Nancy Sorgenfrei of Granger, Donna Andrews of Mishawaka, and a brother, Aaron & Judy Martz of Osceola. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren, Knolan Ryan Martz, Kassandra (Nic) Bradley, Jordan, Jasmine, Landon, Jonathan, and Andrew Martz, Katie (Chad) Thomas, Lukas, Nikole, Kody, and Van Martz, along with six great-grandchildren, Kyrstiana, Kaleb, Emmerson, Baylin, Kazzlynn, and Kennedy Rose.
Mr. Martz worked from 1965-2010 as an Executive in the RV industry. He retired as Vice-President at Sellers Manufacturing in Milford, IN. He was a lifelong member and Deacon at Apostolic Temple, South Bend, where he served as Director of the Orchestra for 42 years, played the trumpet, and taught many students. He served on the Board of Directors at Bethel College, Mishawaka for 10 years, as well as the Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce. Throughout his life, he attended several area colleges.
Services celebrating the life of Mr. Martz will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018 at Apostolic Temple, 2221 South Ironwood Dr., South Bend. Rev. Christopher Rowe will officiate. Graveside services and burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, IN. The family will receive friends from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday at the Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend, and one hour prior to services Saturday at the Church.
Contributions in memory of Mr. Martz may be offered to Apostolic Temple, or the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.palmerfuneralhomes.
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Ralph (Bud) Zehendner
January 5, 2021
Was the most kind and honest person.
Michele Ebright
January 18, 2018
Dear Loren and family- I am very sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed Lovell, he was so kind and had such a great personality. I pray that God will send some comfort and peace during this time of grieving.
Bishop J A Holland
January 18, 2018
Lovell K Martz
My MHS Classmate
I Well remember how Don & Enid Martz made me feel welcome in their home the first time I was there.
Enid simply said "Any Friend Of Lovell Is A Friend Of Mine"
My Heart & Prayers Goes Out To Lila,
To Sons Knolan (Kim), Daniel, Dana And Loren.
To You Twelve Grands
and To You 6 Great Grands
I Know That You
Nancy, Donna & Aaron
are going to miss your brother very much.
Lovell's and my MHS lockers were next to each other for 4 years.
We were in the stage crew, glee club, cinema club and Ms Koch's choir together.
We rode to school to MHS together.
I am 3 months older than Lovell and he got his learner's permit at '15 1/2', then he would drive his 1939 Chevy to my house on W Grove Street so I could ride to MHS with him as the Licensed Driver.
I cherish memories of his visits to our mission church in Hammond in his Yellow Olds Convertable (also Nancy & Donna's visits via the South Shore Train)
My Friend Lovell was groomsman in my 1957 Wedding
I remember our AWCF Dinners and our last visit with Lovell and his uncle David at the restaurant in South Bend.
I WILL MISS YOU MY LIFETIME FRIEND ~" RIP
( Joe Holland MHS classmate )
Ellen Cook Stanley
January 12, 2018
Lovell Martz as our orchestra director was always encouraging, creative, inspiring, and kind. In over 35 years, I never saw him upset at any one of us. He was a great leader with a servant's heart.
Ralph (Bud) Zehendner
January 11, 2018
Sorry to hear of your loss. He was a great friend of mine along with Arron, Donna and Nancy.
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