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Martha J. Bader

1934 - 2017

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1934

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2017

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Machesney Park, Illinois

Martha Bader Obituary

Martha J. Bader 1934—2017
Martha J. Bader, 82, of Loves Park passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Born December 30, 1934, in Cash, Arkansas; daughter of Palmer and Margie Brewer. Martha retired from Woodward Governor Company. She enjoyed spending time with friends and getting together with fellow retirees from Woodward. Going to garage sales was one of her passions. Predeceased by her parents and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her sister, Liz Weber; brother, Ron Brewer; children, Larry Woods, Diane (Randy) Newman, Clarence Bader Jr., Jerry (Joanne) Woods, LeRoy (Rosemary) Bader, Sandra (Craig) Olsen; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A special thank you to Northern Illinois Hospice for their care and support to the family.
Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2017, at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road in Machesney Park, with visitation one hour before services. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Mar. 7 to Mar. 9, 2017.

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Elizabeth Weber

March 6, 2025

It's been a while since I was on here. I hope you guys are behaving up there. Love to all our family. Liz

Elizabeth Weber

March 1, 2021

Hi Martha, I hope you are keeping everyone out of trouble. I miss you and love you.

Elizabeth Weber

March 28, 2019

It's hard to belive It's been 2 years. I miss the talks we had I guess they were not close enough. Love and miss you. Keep Tricia in line so she don't get into many things. Love you

Cookie

March 11, 2017

Sorry for your loss,she was a good sister in law,aubrey an I loved her very much.she will be missed.

March 11, 2017

CLARENCE, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

VALERIE TRESEMER RILL

Donna Faye Kelsoe

March 8, 2017

So sorry About Aunt Martha .Want all the family to know I love you and I am praying for you
Donna Faye Brewer Kelsoe

Regina Marx

March 8, 2017

Everyone of tem I said always in our hearts

Christine Calloway

March 8, 2017

Just want to let all my cousins know how sorry I am for your loss. You have dealt with a lot of loss recently and you are in my thoughts and prayers. I enjoyed the time I spent at your house when I was a kid. Aunt Martha, Uncle Clerance and all of you. I will carry those memories forever. With all our love and prayers
The Calloway family. Christine, Rob, Aubrie and Karlie

Shelia Bessinger

March 8, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Martha's passing I wish I could have seen her more in my grown up years I always thought she was so beautiful. I thought of her often and wondered how she was doing. My sympathy goes out to the whole family even though I don't know you personally your still family and I love you all. May God give you comfort at this time alway Shelia Jackson Bessinger

March 8, 2017

Liz, we are thinking of you and your family. Peace, Zu Martin, Lillie Mae Hayes, Rosalyn Reeder from Gilbert SC.

Connie Brinker

March 8, 2017

I loved seeing Martha every time...since I was a little girl. We loved her...she was family and will be missed...my blessings go out to the whole family and my condolences.

Micheleu Anderson caples

March 7, 2017

Sandy and Craig. I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. You and your family are in our prayers and heart. Love Michelle Anderson Caples.

Elizabeth (Liz) Brewer Weber

March 7, 2017

I'm so sorry that I couldn't get to see you. God bless the family. I love all of you. Love Liz

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