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Christopher "Marto" Martens
February 17, 1959-June 19, 2022
DAVENPORT-Funeral services and Mass of Christian Burial for Christopher "Marto" Martens, 63, of Davenport, will be 10 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2022 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Davenport. Burial will take place at 9:00 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Davenport. Visitation will be held Thursday from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport with a time of sharing at the conclusion. Chris died Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Genesis East, Davenport surrounded by his loving family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.
Christopher Henry Martens was born on February 17, 1959 in Evanston, Illinois, a son of William J. and Suzanne L. (Wurzer) Martens. He graduated from Assumption High School and Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama where he played rugby. Chris married Jennifer Schuch on May 12, 1998 at St. Anthony's. This union brought two boys into the world, Will and Henry.
Chris was president of Marlin Wholesale Supply Company and later worked for Bush Construction.
Chris was always the life of any party. Known for his great laugh and his signature "Hey Guy" "Love ya Guy" or "Where ya at Guy"; he was a man of many nicknames including "Marto" "Big Toe, and most recently "Collins." He adored his family and loved spending time up north in Wisconsin with his friends. Chris was a great athlete and loved sports, playing in adult hockey leagues, golfing, and coaching youth sports.
Survivors include his sons: William Martens, Davenport and Henry Martens, Iowa City, granddaughters: Ellie and Francesca; siblings: James Martens, Bettendorf, Margaret (Mark) Lellig, Suzanne Martens, and Mary Carlson, all of Davenport; many nieces and nephews and the love of Chris' life, Dorinda Hummel, Davenport.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.hmdfuneralhome.com.
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mike fiese
July 18, 2022
just learned that chris passed away....i would like to send my prayers to his entire family.....chris was a good soul
The Martens Family
June 27, 2022
Please consider a donation to go directly to Chris´ Family and help pay for hospital and funeral expenses. Any show of generosity will be greatly appreciated by all of his survivors. https://everloved.com/life-of/christoper-martens/donate/
Delia and Dave Meier
June 24, 2022
We will miss you, Chris. To his family, you have our condolences.
Nick Georgean & Candice Griffith
June 22, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Tom Yates
June 22, 2022
Condolences to the family. Chris, tell Bill and Suzy hi for me.
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