Lorraine A. Martin, 86, of rural Wenona passed away Friday, November 19, 2021 at Evenglow Lodge in Pontiac.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Church in Wenona. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM at the church. Burial will be in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Leonore. The Solon-Telford Funeral Home in Streator is in charge of arrangements.
She was born May 28, 1935 in Streator, a daughter of Ralph and Olga (Wargo) Arenz. She married James Martin on February 4, 1961 at St. Anthony's Church in Streator. They were happily married for 60 years.
Lorraine attended St. Anthony Grade School and was a graduate of Lostant High School. Following graduation she was head bookkeeper working for her dad at Lostant Grain Company for 12 years. Once her children started grade school, she went back to school at Illinois Valley Community College and became a registered nurse in 1973. She had been employed at St. Mary's Hospital, Streator as well as the Lida Home and Simiter Home both of Minonk, so she could be close to her parents and help assist in their daily care.
She spent many hours at her husband's side on the family farm. Lorraine was meticulous about everything she did, she never knew a job that was too hard and could not be outworked by anyone.
In the winters for the last 20 years they were blessed to make many friends and enjoy the sunshine in Naples, Florida.
She is survived by her husband: Jim of rural Wenona; one daughter: Colleen Martin of Bloomington; one son: James (Lisa) Martin of Pontiac; three grandchildren: Jessica Martin of Bloomington, Jamie Martin and Cori Martin, both of Pontiac.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother: Vernon who passed away when he was 10 from scarlet fever.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.solontelford.com
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Church in Wenona. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM at the church. Burial will be in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Leonore. The Solon-Telford Funeral Home in Streator is in charge of arrangements.
She was born May 28, 1935 in Streator, a daughter of Ralph and Olga (Wargo) Arenz. She married James Martin on February 4, 1961 at St. Anthony's Church in Streator. They were happily married for 60 years.
Lorraine attended St. Anthony Grade School and was a graduate of Lostant High School. Following graduation she was head bookkeeper working for her dad at Lostant Grain Company for 12 years. Once her children started grade school, she went back to school at Illinois Valley Community College and became a registered nurse in 1973. She had been employed at St. Mary's Hospital, Streator as well as the Lida Home and Simiter Home both of Minonk, so she could be close to her parents and help assist in their daily care.
She spent many hours at her husband's side on the family farm. Lorraine was meticulous about everything she did, she never knew a job that was too hard and could not be outworked by anyone.
In the winters for the last 20 years they were blessed to make many friends and enjoy the sunshine in Naples, Florida.
She is survived by her husband: Jim of rural Wenona; one daughter: Colleen Martin of Bloomington; one son: James (Lisa) Martin of Pontiac; three grandchildren: Jessica Martin of Bloomington, Jamie Martin and Cori Martin, both of Pontiac.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother: Vernon who passed away when he was 10 from scarlet fever.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.solontelford.com
Lorraine A. Martin, 86, of rural Wenona passed away Friday, November 19, 2021 at Evenglow Lodge in Pontiac.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Church in Wenona. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM at the church. Burial will be in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Leonore. The Solon-Telford Funeral Home in Streator is in charge of arrangements.
She was born May 28, 1935 in Streator, a daughter of Ralph and Olga (Wargo) Arenz. She married James Martin on February 4, 1961 at St. Anthony's Church in Streator. They were happily married for 60 years.
Lorraine attended St. Anthony Grade School and was a graduate of Lostant High School. Following graduation she was head bookkeeper working for her dad at Lostant Grain Company for 12 years. Once her children started grade school, she went back to school at Illinois Valley Community College and became a registered nurse in 1973. She had been employed at St. Mary's Hospital, Streator as well as the Lida Home and Simiter Home both of Minonk, so she could be close to her parents and help assist in their daily care.
She spent many hours at her husband's side on the family farm. Lorraine was meticulous about everything she did, she never knew a job that was too hard and could not be outworked by anyone.
In the winters for the last 20 years they were blessed to make many friends and enjoy the sunshine in Naples, Florida.
She is survived by her husband: Jim of rural Wenona; one daughter: Colleen Martin of Bloomington; one son: James (Lisa) Martin of Pontiac; three grandchildren: Jessica Martin of Bloomington, Jamie Martin and Cori Martin, both of Pontiac.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother: Vernon who passed away when he was 10 from scarlet fever.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.solontelford.com
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Church in Wenona. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM at the church. Burial will be in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Leonore. The Solon-Telford Funeral Home in Streator is in charge of arrangements.
She was born May 28, 1935 in Streator, a daughter of Ralph and Olga (Wargo) Arenz. She married James Martin on February 4, 1961 at St. Anthony's Church in Streator. They were happily married for 60 years.
Lorraine attended St. Anthony Grade School and was a graduate of Lostant High School. Following graduation she was head bookkeeper working for her dad at Lostant Grain Company for 12 years. Once her children started grade school, she went back to school at Illinois Valley Community College and became a registered nurse in 1973. She had been employed at St. Mary's Hospital, Streator as well as the Lida Home and Simiter Home both of Minonk, so she could be close to her parents and help assist in their daily care.
She spent many hours at her husband's side on the family farm. Lorraine was meticulous about everything she did, she never knew a job that was too hard and could not be outworked by anyone.
In the winters for the last 20 years they were blessed to make many friends and enjoy the sunshine in Naples, Florida.
She is survived by her husband: Jim of rural Wenona; one daughter: Colleen Martin of Bloomington; one son: James (Lisa) Martin of Pontiac; three grandchildren: Jessica Martin of Bloomington, Jamie Martin and Cori Martin, both of Pontiac.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother: Vernon who passed away when he was 10 from scarlet fever.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.solontelford.com
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