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Martha Svoboda Obituary
Martha M. Svoboda
Jan. 26, 1948 - Dec. 22, 2020
MT. ZION - Martha M. Svoboda, 72, of Mt. Zion, IL passed away at 9:33 p.m., Tuesday, December 22, 2020, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church with Rev. Jason Stone and Rev. Martin Smith co-celebrants. Interment will be in the Mt. Zion Township Cemetery. Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion, IL is assisting the family with services. Memorials may be made in Martha's memory to Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 400 N. Whitetail Circle, Mt. Zion, IL 62549. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Martha was born January 26, 1948, in Rensselaer, IN the daughter of Joseph and Grace (Gagliano) Stein. She married Edwin F. Svoboda on April 20, 1968.
Martha enjoyed serving others. She worked as a nurse in geriatric care after graduating from nursing school in 1967 until her retirement in 2015. Martha was a founding member of Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Mt. Zion. She participated in Koinonia and Marriage Encounter retreat weekends and found great comfort in her faith. Above all else, Martha enjoyed spending time with her family and was blessed with eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren as well as two more great-grandchildren on the way. Her family will remember her for her kindness towards others, love of animals, and her steadfast commitment to family.
Surviving are her husband, Edwin of Mt. Zion, IL; sons: Edwin J. Svoboda (Sheryl) of Lombard, IL, Brian A. Svoboda (Shelly) of Long Creek, IL and Brad J. Svoboda of Mt. Zion, IL; brothers: Dennis Stein (Sharon) of Zion, IL and William Stein (Joyce) of Winthrop Harbor, IL; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren also survive.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents; son, John Michael Svoboda; and her brother, Joseph Stein.
The family would like to thank the staff of St. John's Hospital in Springfield for their compassionate care.
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Memories and Condolences
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Pam Johnson
December 20, 2023
Mart; I put out my 2 snowmen you and Ed gave me. Every time I look at them, I remember all the great times and memories we made! I miss you my friend, more than you know!
Pam and Jerry Johnson
December 30, 2020
Ed;
Our hearts are broken for you and your family. Mart was a wonderful person, happy and full of fun! We enjoyed her at our RPCC Christmas Parties. I will always have a special place in my heart for her. I remember visiting her in the hospital months ago the last words I said to her was " I love you." We both loved her, and we always will. Our deepest sympathy
Ron Botz
December 26, 2020
So very sorry to learn of Martha passing. My sincere sympathy to you and the family
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