Donna Jean Martin's Obituary
Donna Jean Martin, 85, of Bunker Hill, formerly of Decatur, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018, at Alton Memorial Hospital with her family by her side.
Donna was born March 29, 1933, of Denby, South Dakota to Francis Edward and Fern Alta (Trennepohl) Dexter. Donna married Charles Phillip Martin on January 4, 1957 in Decatur, IL. He passed away March 21, 1994. She enjoyed playing cards, quilting and church activities.
She is survived by her son, Philip (Dawn) Martin of Bunker Hill, IL; her daughter, Deborah (John) Gould of Champaign, IL; her five grandchildren, Tyler Martin, Hollie Martin, Charles (Stephanie) Ball, Katherine (Christopher) Wulf and Christopher Majors; seven great-grandchildren; her brother, LeRoy Dexter of Subiaco, AK; her two sisters, Earlene (Charles) Tryban of Marshall, MO and Joyce (Al) Cline of Bend, OR.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Charles.
Graveside services to celebrate the life of Donna Martin will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 13, 2018, in Graceland Cemetery.
The family of Donna Jean Martin is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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