Martin Flatebo

Martin Flatebo of Grayslake Martin Flatebo was born March 5, 1919, in Jondal, Norway, to Knut and Anna Flatebo. He died Monday, Sept. 3, 2007, at Condell Hospital in Libertyville. Husband...Dad...Besten...Uncle...Carpenter...Caregiver...Neighbor...Friend ...Provider... Loyal...Trustworthy... He was a carpenter and a member for 51 years with Carpenters Union Local 314. Martin Flatebo was a quiet man with a heart of gold. A giving heart ... always willing to be of help. He had a heart for hospitality and loved to have people in his home. Martin was quick to put on the coffeepot or peel a few more potatoes. He had a hardworking heart, always willing to take the time to do things right. His motto was "Measure twice, cut once." Martin had a heart full of good advice, advice that only came when asked; a heart for family and friends, showing love in his own unique way. He believed in actions above words. His grandchildren called him "Besten" the Norwegian word for grandfather. This endearing name was adopted by many that loved him and also called him "Besten." Martin's survivors include his sons, Pete (Cindy) Flatebo of Grayslake and Nels (Karen) Flatebo of Buffalo Grove; his grandchildren, Carrie (Shawn) Weber, Heidi Flatebo, Emily Flatebo and Ryan Arndt; great-grandchildren, Madeline Ruth Weber, Andrew Flatebo Weber and Martin Joseph Weber. Martin was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; his parents; and his siblings, Johannes, Hans, Marta, Olav Flatabo and Margreta Utne. Visitation is from 4 until 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road (four blocks south of Palatine Road), Arlington Heights. The funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Ivanhoe Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Condell Medical Center - ICU, 801 S. Milwaukee, Libertyville, IL 60048. For funeral information and condolences, www.GlueckertFH.com or 847-253-0168.