Loretta R. Martin

Loretta R. Martin, 98, of Somonauk, IL passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born on March 17, 1918 in Sandwich, IL the daughter of Archie and Theresa Scheidecker Klotz. She married Wilbur J. Martin on January 7, 1945 in Somonauk. Loretta was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Somonauk, where she was involved in numerous groups. She graduated from Sandwich High School in 1934. Loretta was a past president of the Somonauk PTA and very active in school functions. One of Loretta’s great joys was attending her grandchildren and great grandchildren’s sporting events and activities.
She is survived by her husband, Wilbur of Somonauk, IL; two sons, John Jane Martin of Geneva, IL and Reed Jeanie Martin of Sandwich, IL; four grandchildren, Amy Ryan Kemp, Nicholette Johnson, Johanna Jason Patterson and Jacob Katy Martin; ten great grandchildren, Andrew, Avery, Anthony, Skylar, Jada, Marin, Emilie, John, Parker and Quinn Loretta.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Kenneth Klotz.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at St. John’s Lutheran Church at 235 S. Green St. in Somonauk, with Pastor William C. Weidenbach, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Sandwich, IL. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. at the Lutheran Church in Somonauk. Memorials may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church building fund or the charity of your choice. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home13160 Rt. 34 W.PO Box 404Somonauk, IL 60552815-498-2363