Martha Louise Sutt

Martha Louise Sutt

Martha Sutt Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 28, 2024.
Martha Louise Puckett, Waterman, Sutt, 97, passed away on Wednesday Feb 21, 2024. She was born on December 13, 1926 in Akin, Illinois to Bertha and Louis Puckett. She lived in Elgin for over 80 years. She loved garage sales, thrift stores, antiques, and cooking. She leaves behind two sister-in-laws Helen Sutt Lund, and Ruby Oneal of Johnson City, Illinois.

Martha was proceeded in death by her son, James Waterman, and her husband, Bill Sutt.

She is survived by her children, Phyllis (Jim) Gaertner, Marilyn (Guy) Carlson, Nancy (Gary) DeMotto, William H. Sutt, and Daniel (Cheryl) Sutt.

Grandchildren, Hank Follman, Tami (Erik) Borman, Rachel (Bob) Donlea, Rhett (Michelle) Follman, Amy (Dan) Awe, Dirk (Shelley) Carlson, Denise Carlson, Damon Carlson, Layton DeMotto, Daniel, Baylee, and Sierra Sutt, and Tiffany Cain.

Great Grandchildren, Erin and Tyler Borman, Aden and Ethan Awe, Annabelle and Brooke Follman, Cydne and Bill Wittmer, and Bentley Carlson.

She had one Great-Great Granddaughter Nellie who was a bright shining star to Martha making her the matriarch of a five generation family. Martha will be terribly missed by friends and family. A memorial party will be scheduled for the spring.

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