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Donita Martin Obituary
Avon
January 21, 1956 - July 26, 2014
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00AM Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Rice for Donita Martin who died Saturday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Friends and relatives may call from 4-8PM Tuesday at the Williams Dingmann Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and 1 hour prior to services on Wednesday at the gathering space at Immaculate Conception Church in Rice.
Donita was born in St. Cloud to Donald W. & Margaret R. (Fiedler) Martin. She worked as an IT Tech for the Wright County Sheriff's Department. She is known as a generous, kind, tender, compassionate person who led with her heart. She was a gift giver with a whimsical nature; always very thoughtful in her giving. She was a caretaker to many throughout her life. She enjoyed spending time at the lake with family and friends. She had a special love for animals, especially her dogs. She enjoyed reading, was musically gifted; she honored veterans for many years, playing taps at funerals and special events. She was a thoughtful host at her annual Bouja gathering, which was always a hit for her friends and family.
Survivors include her longtime companion Marvin Stoermann and their dog Ginny of Avon; siblings, David (Vicki) Martin of Coon Rapids; Carol (Dr. Virgil) Meyer of Lake Alexander; Kevin (Janice) Martin of Rice; Monte Martin of St. Cloud; Mary Martin of Minneapolis; Doni (Sharon) Martin of Foley; and 14 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donita Martin
March 26, 2015
Donita, thinking of you today, and always...
Mary
July 29, 2014
Our thought are with Marv and Donita's family, so sorry. Mike and Ruth.
Jay & Leah Saldana
July 28, 2014
Donita was a good friend for many years and she will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to you Marv. We are always here for you. May the Good Lord Bless and keep you always may the glory of his face shine upon you and give you Peace!
July 28, 2014
Marv sorry for your loss we know how much you loved her and she you. take care. She will be watching over you. Our deepest sympathy to you and her family. Don and Pam Fischer
Joanne Traut
July 28, 2014
My Deepest Sympathy to the Martin Families' God Bless!
July 28, 2014
going to miss you Donita, but I know we will see each other again....love always, you friend and sister, Patty,
BEAR & TOODALYNN HUSETH
July 28, 2014
Marv and family we are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Donita, we will miss her very much and keep you all in our prayers.
July 28, 2014
Her smile will never be forgotten!
July 28, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. May your hearts find comfort in reading Matt 5:4 in this time of sorrow.
July 28, 2014
Holding Donita in our memory and Marv and her family in our thoughts. Ruth and Mike
July 28, 2014
We will miss Donita so very much. Her kindness and caring will never be forgotten. Our "Friend Family" is forever changed but we'll always feel the closeness we had. Love Ya Donita and we'll see you later. Ger & Sue Frie
July 28, 2014
Marv--I am very sorry about your lost. Keep all of the happy times and memories alive in your heart.
Dar(Darlene Austing)Brandt
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