Lorene J. Martin, 88 of Moline, died October 12, 2005 at her residence.
Funeral services will be 10a.m. Monday, October 17, 2005 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, DuQuoin, IL. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Maxton Funeral Home; DuQuoin, IL Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, DuQuoin, IL. Memorials may be made to Genesis Hospice House (1225 E River Dr., Davenport, IA 52804).
Lorene was born February 12, 1917 in Vergennes, IL to John F. and Gertrude Eisenhauer Schneider. She married James L. Martin on June 23, 1942 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, DuQuoin, IL. He preceded her in death.
Lorene was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, DuQuoin,IL where she was an active member of the Catholic Daughters and their quilting club. She was a member of the Eagles Auxilary in Pinckneyville, IL, and a member of St. Annes Altar Society in DuQuoin, IL. She enjoyed gardening, dancing and sewing for herself and others. She was a loving and dedicated homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother. She was a lifelong resident of Vergennes, IL.
SURVIVORS
Daughter Dorothy R. Martin Moline
Son James L (Kathy) Martin Lancaster, OH
Grandchildren Lisa Evans
Shawn Martin
Shannon Martin
Jason Martin
Tiffany Martin
Jennifer Martin
7 Great Grandchildren
Numerous nieces and nephews
Special friends Sandy Larson
Kathryn, Laura & Renee
She was preceded in death by her son Gerald and her brother John G. Schneider.
Online condolences may be expressed to Lorene's family by visiting her obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com