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Martha Catherine Kirchmann Obituary
Died: March 21, 2011
SYCAMORE/DeKALB – Martha Catherine Kirchmann, 95, of Sycamore/DeKalb, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 21, 2011.
Martha was born on Feb. 22, 1916, the daughter of Henry and Susanna (Hamsmith) Butt.
She was united in marriage on Oct. 24, 1937, to John H. Kirchmann at the Holy Angels Church, Aurora.
She is survived by 10 children, Kathleen Geen (Arthur), Port Richey, Fla., Germaine VanDerheyden (Tony), St. Charles, John Henry Kirchman Jr. (Carol), Hinckley, Ernest Kirchman (Martha), Minnesota, Sharon Voyles (Lester), Rochelle, Paulette Tewksbury (Tim), Sycamore, Diane Long (Vernon), Maple Park, Josephine Susina (William), Clare, Andy Kirchmann (Deborah), Sycamore, and Susanna Smith (Jim), Sycamore.
Martha's legacy includes 36 grandchildren, 75 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren with five more expected twins included.
Martha is also survived by four sisters, Mary Gudek (Edward), Woodsville, N.H., Isabelle Butt, Elgin, Jane Usczienski, Elgin, and Lucy Mogler, Sycamore.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Kirchmann Sr.; one son, Edward Lee; two daughters, Janet Walk, Jean Hardt; and one son-in-law, Harold Hardt; her parents; and six brothers, Charles, Henry, Robert, John, James and Arthur; and one sister Anne Faber.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2011, with a wake service to begin at 4 p.m., at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn. The funeral will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2011, with a high Mass at SS Peter & Paul, Virgil. Father Perfecto Vasquez, pastor of the church, will officiate and interment will follow at S.S. Peter & Paul Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name to be given to Masses. Checks may be made to the "Martha Kirchmann Memorial" and mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, IL 60119. Tributes and memorials may also be forwarded to the family at the same address or through www.conleycare.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Martha Catherine Kirchmann
Robert McMillan
April 1, 2011
Eternal rest grant unto Martha O' Lord. May she rest in peace. Amen.
March 30, 2011
To all of the Kirchmann family; You have my sincere sympathy, No matter how old a mother is,it is hard to say goodbye, even though you know it is NOT forever!
All thoughts of your family are of kindness and good childhood friends.
God be with you . Arlene Ehlers Bakersfield,CA
March 28, 2011
Josephine, Andy and all the Kirchmann children and grandchildren,
John and I were saddened to here of the passing of your mother. I did not know her personally, but she must have been quite something to have raised such wonderful children. Please except our deepest sympathy.
Connie and John Arends
March 28, 2011
To the Kirchmann family:
On behalf of the Jones family, we send our prayers and know that you have been blessed to have had Martha so long! We have many good memories of all of you.
Sincerely,
Sandy Jones Konecny
March 25, 2011
Sorry for your grief.
Best Wishes,
Ralph
David Butts
March 25, 2011
Sorry to here about her passing. Wish I could have spent more time around "home town" to stay more in touch with all family. Love to all. Dave
March 25, 2011
Paulette, Tim, and all Kirchman families. So sorry to hear about your mother.You have our deepest sympathy. Barry and Kay Kerbel
March 24, 2011
Dear Kirchmann families,
We are very sorry for your loss of a great mom, grandma, great grandma, aunt, etc. She was a special person to you all and she will be missed by many. The family memories you all get to share is a wonderful thing. I am so glad she was our neighbor for these last few years and we got to share a meal and "pie" together often.
Love and God Bless your families,
Gerry and Debbie Benson Clare,IL.
Mike & Donna Klemm
March 24, 2011
John, Carol, & family - So sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you throughout this very difficult time. Deepest sympathy,
Glenna
March 24, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
tina melone
March 24, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you ,May you feel the Love of God at this sorrowful time .blessings tina m
Bob & Helen Yurs
March 24, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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