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John Martin Obituary

Martin, John P., Jr. Adoring husband of Grace nee Majewski Martin and the late Gwen nee Erb Martin. Beloved father of Rosemarie (Michael) Thielen, John Martin III and the late Anthony Martin. Loving Pops of David, Kevin and Steven Schaefer. Special Pop-Pop to Kevin Jr. and Sara Schaefer. Brother of Joseph (Rosemary) Martin and the late Tony (Sharon) Martin. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Forever friend to many. Supervisor for Pfizer Inc. for 32 years. Visitation Wednesday from 3-9pm at Oehler Funeral Home 2099 Miner St. Des Planes, IL.(corner of Northwest Hwy/Rt14 and Rand Rd.) where services will be held Thursday 11am in the chapel interment Elmwood cemetery. ln lieu of flowers memorial may be made to Charles G. Frisbie Senior center Info 847-824-5155 or www.oehlerfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 5, 2011.

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Robert Hensley

February 9, 2012

God bless and a happy journey to you Uncle John....

Lisa Esposito

December 8, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. You will be missed.

MARILYN NEWLIN

December 6, 2011

Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know that they are happy.

State Farm Agent Marilyn Newlin & Staff

December 5, 2011

My condolences to you Grace and your family. Pops will be missed by all especially by our Grandchildren, Kevie and Sara, they talked quite often of Pops and Grandma Grace. But we know he is in good hands and no more suffering. My prayers to you all.
Maryaldene Busch (Kathy's Mom)

December 5, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Grace and your family.. Ed and I have so many wonderful memories of John over the past 30 years. Those memories will always have a special place in our hearts. Thinking about John puts a smile on our face. He will never be forgotten.........either will many of the crazy things the four of have done over the years........hope he is not telling tales in heaven......... Jan and Ed Wendel

Bill & Diana Lucansky

December 5, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Steve Molly & Red (Brown) Dog

December 5, 2011

We were blessed to have you in our lives. Thank you for ALWAYS being there...I love you Pop. Don't worry about Mom, I got this.

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