Sherrie Marlene Martin
Born: March 3, 1945 in Aurora, IL
Died: February 22, 2021 in DeKalb, IL
Sherrie Marlene Martin, 75, DeKalb, Illinois, died Monday, February 22, 2021, at Kishwaukee Hospital.
Born March 3, 1945, in Aurora, she was the daughter of Archie and Beverly (Wallis) Tuntland and was a lifelong resident of Waterman, IL. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Northern Illinois University. There she met and eventually married Terry R. Martin. Sherrie dedicated her career in education to Waterman/Indian Creek Schools. In 1990 she was awarded DeKalb County Conservation Teacher of the Year. Traveling and genealogy were of importance to her and she combined these interests in journeys to Norway and Germany to meet distant relatives and explore ancestral lands. She was a member of Waterman United Methodist Church, DeKalb County Farm Bureau, DeKalb County Historical & Genealogical Society, and Waterman Area Heritage Society where she volunteered countless hours. She lent her writing talents to a variety of periodicals, magazines, and books, many to the benefit of her membership organizations. Through her philanthropy, organizations benefited, community projects saw completion or forward moving progress, and perpetual scholarships were created.
She is survived by her husband, Terry Martin, her son Ross (Marcie) Martin of Sycamore; grandchildren, Archer and Wren Martin; brother Terrie (Alexa) Tuntland of Waterman; nieces Kendra (Jason) Lucas and Trisha Tuntland; nephews John (Leona) Tuntland and Todd (Gretchen) Tuntland; aunt Starlyn (Neil) Lobdell; uncle Jim (Jane) Wallis; and many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Archie (2003) and Beverly (2014); and daughter Megan.
The private family service will be held at Anderson Funeral Home, DeKalb, with Pastor Janet of First Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be at Afton Township Cemetery, DeKalb, following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the Martin family prefers donations be made to DeKalb County Forest Preserve or an organization of choice, sent in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 S. Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115.
For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.

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Published by Daily-Chronicle from Mar. 1 to Mar. 2, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Sherrie Martin

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11 Entries

Sue Marquardt

March 31, 2023

Dear Terry & family, I´m sorry for the loss of Sherrie, a nice person to know & speak w/while visiting the area. RIP Sherrie.

Renie Adams

March 9, 2021

My condolences to your family, Terry. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Rob & Teri Wessels

March 5, 2021

Terry,You, Sherrie and Ross have been Wonderful neighbors through the years... we really miss those good times..... I look back at the great family neighborhood we had ...and I am so thankful that you and Sherrie were part of that life..... God has truly blessed us... Sherrie was such a loved teacher, and genuine friend. ❤(same as you❤) we'll miss her.. but we're thankful we'll see her again someday in heaven.. Jesus is Lord and Savior. We Love You lots.... we're praying for you Sincerely,

Jerry & Sue Hipple and family

March 4, 2021

What a beautiful life story for caring and beautiful Sherrie. We feel so very blessed to have known and experienced her influence in ours and our children's lives through the years! Our heartfelt prayers and love go out to all her family!

Terri Lundeen, Hayward WI

March 2, 2021

Sherrie was a dedicated person who lived a simple life of importance to her community and family. She was a treasured teacher for sure, with a compassion for kids and passion for nature and science. She will be dearly missed by her family and community. My sympathy to the family.

Deborah Griswold

March 2, 2021

I had the pleasure of working across the hallway from Mrs. Martin. She was such a caring and creative teacher. The children truly loved her. She was such an inspiration to all her fellow teachers. I know I was certainly blessed to know her.

Dan and Karen Cribben

March 2, 2021

Our condolences to the family. Our children had her as a teacher in elementary school. What an absolutely wonderful lady and teacher.

Helen Traglia

March 1, 2021

So sorry to see this, Sherrie was such a wonderful neighbor for many years. RIP friend, heaven has another Angel.

Rebeccah Cies

March 1, 2021

Rest In Peace Mrs Martin, you were truly one of a kind!

Donna Deegan

March 1, 2021

I am sooo sorry to read abt Sherrie’s death-What a beautiful lady she was Terry—Always loved seeing her—Also ur son’s twins that day in Culvers—They are so cute and Sherrie was sooo proud of them-I am sooo fortunate to have met both of u on that unforgettable trip to Iceland—What fun we had—Thinking of u Terry—RIP Sherrie!!

Dawn Graves

March 1, 2021

Ross and family , so sorry for your loss. I hope your memories will bring you comfort and peace.

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