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Emma Martin Obituary

Martin, Emma L. (nee Schrafik), age 81, late of the Eastside, beloved wife of Raymond A. Ret. C.F.D, loving mother of Julie A. Martin, C.P.D., Paul C.F.D. (Karen) Martin, Sandra (Arthur) Armstrong and Matthew C.P.D. (Beth) Martin, devoted grandmother of Megan (Brian) Pennington, Lindsey and Rebecca Martin. Member of Dorcas Society of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m., at the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago. Will lie-in-state Monday, November 29, 2004, from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m., at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 103rd & Avenue H., Chicago. Interment Concordia Cemetery, Hammond. 773-731-2749

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 27, 2004.

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Sheri and Cara Walkowiak

December 23, 2004

We have just heard about Mrs. Martins's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Sheri and Cara Walkowiak

William Harper

November 29, 2004

WIlliam Harper

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Chicago, IL 60649



Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. My prayers are with you and your family.

James & Jo-Ann Dean

November 27, 2004

If tears could build a Stairway and Memories A Lane,I'd walk with you to heaven. A Perpetual Mass Will be said For Emma. The Martin family is in our thoughts and prayers.

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