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Sophia Martin Obituary
Sophia was born March 18, 1991, in Richmond Heights, Mo., to Robert Paul and Dana Elizabeth (Kerens) Martin.
She was a student, a life guard at Sparta Country Club, an Illinois State Scholar and a member of S.H.S. Golf Team, C.Y.O. , Spanish Club, National Honor Society, Swim Team, Math Club and attended F.B.L.A. Eastern Illinois University Art Camp. She was going to attend McKendree College on a golf and academic scholarship.
Survivors include her parents, Robert and Dana Martin of Sparta; a special friend, Tyler Bierman of Sparta; maternal grandmother, Mildred Kerens of Sparta; brother, Adam (Erin) Martin of Waterloo; aunts, Claudia Kerens of Sparta and Virginia (Steve) Hamilton of Columbia; uncles, Steve Kerens of Newark, Ohio, Jerry Martin of Texas, James (Linda) Martin of Texas, David (Sherry) Martin of Valmeyer, Michael Martin of Waterloo and Howard Martin of Columbia; and a host of cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Robert J. Kerens; and her paternal grandparents, James and Geannette Martin.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Sparta, with Father Lawrence officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in Sparta. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
Memorials may be made to Foundation for Accelerated Vascular Research, 400 Oyster Point Blvd., Suite 130, South San Francisco, CA 94080.
Friends may sign the guestbook at www.mcdanielfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Lesley Triplett
July 23, 2009
Dana,
I have no words to express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. I have missed you and thought of you often over the past 8 years. Please know that my thoughts are with you and if you need a friend, I am always here for you.
With much love,
Lesley Hauck (Triplett) (we worked together at GEDI)
Judy Martin Buddemeyer
July 15, 2009
Dana and Rob,
Through the beautiful service and the heartfelt expressions of what Sophia meant to her friends and family I felt I was being introduced to your lovely daughter, her joy of life, her impact on others lives, past and future, her insightfulness on life values. Praise God you had the blessing of being her parents. I know she had a wonderful life because of all the lovely people who were her world. Memories will come to be a blessing for you both. I pray God will take you in his arms and give loving comfort.
Monique Frazier
July 14, 2009
I don't know these people, but when I opened the Sunday paper today, I saw that an eighteen year old, beautiful lady had passed away. I am sure that God needed her most, and that she is with him. So I hope that the family is comforted in some way.
Deanne Puloka
July 13, 2009
I am incredibly saddened and am sorry for your loss. Although I only met Sophia once (I was her McK 101 leader) she seemed extremely confident and comfortable with where her life was heading. May you find peace in the coming weeks through memories of Sophia and may God comfort your family and friends.
Jean and Pat McMillen
July 13, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
July 12, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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