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Martha Alwes Obituary
URBANA - Martha Alwes, 79, of Urbana died Monday (June 16, 2025) at Brookdale, Urbana.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. June 29 at Grace Lutheran Church, 313 S. Prospect Ave., Champaign. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Mayview. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 3 p.m. June 29 at the church. Freese Funeral Home, 302 E. Grand Ave., St. Joseph, is in charge of arrangements.
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Nancy Johnson
June 29, 2025
I have very fond memories of Martha as organist at Grace Lutheran. One reason I joined Grace was the superb music there, and she was a major part of that. She played for my wedding on July 8, 1995.
Ted Hermann
June 24, 2025
Martha was a joy to work with. So knowledgeable, musically talented and funny. She battled some real health challenges and was always upbeat and positive. We would both light up when we'd see each other on campus. She will be missed dearly.
Frank Thomas
June 20, 2025
Martha was a friend for over 40 years. I would often stop by and bring her coffee at her U of I office. More recently, we enjoyed breakfast at Original Pancake House where she reminded me that my son Ryan, was her son, Ben's, favorite babysitter.
Love you, Martha
Linda and Randy Laugges
June 20, 2025
As good a person as she was an organist at St Andrews and Grace Lutheran Churches, and she could knock out those hymns! RIP Martha! From the Laugges´s
Ellen and Lowell Mennenga
June 20, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We worked at Pages for All Ages with Martha. What a wonderful, sweet and kind person. We are sure you will miss her! Sending our deepest sympathy!
Ellen and Lowell Mennenga
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