J. Larry Martin

J. Larry Martin, 67, of Somonauk passed away Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Valley West Hospital in Sandwich. He was born December 21, 1946 in Booneville, MS the son of Clyde Edward and Lilly Maude (Chism) Martin. He married Ginger Tuftee on June 29, 1985 at Shabbona Park in Harding, IL. Larry was a 33º Mason and member of the Aurora Masonic Lodge 254, where he currently served as the Master. He was also a past Most Illustrious Grand Master of Cryptic Masons of the State of Illinois. Larry was also a member of Salem Lutheran Church. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee with two tours in Vietnam. Larry was employed by Caterpillar for over 30 years, retiring in 1999.

He is survived by his wife Ginger of Somonauk, IL; four sons, Jamie (Jennifer) Martin of Sandwich, IL, Tim (Lisa) Martin of Chicago, IL, David (Stephanie) Wilson of Plano, IL and Bill Wilson of Plano, IL; seven grandchildren, Shawn, Tristan, Tanner, Jake, Cameron, Samantha and Aubree; one brother, Wayne (Judy) Martin of Rollo, IL and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and three sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Salem Lutheran Church in Sandwich with Pastor Wayne Derber officiating. Burial will follow in Baker Cemetery in Baker. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk with Masonic Rites being recited at 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to Scottish Rite Cancer Center. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com

Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. Rt 34
Somonauk, IL 60552
815-498-2363