Martinez, Donald L.

Martinez, DonaldMr. Donald L. “Don” Martinez, age 69, of Galesburg, Illinois died Thursday October 8, 2015 at 5:45 a.m. at his home.

He was born September 26, 1946 in Galesburg, the son of Sam and Nellie Reynolds Martinez. He married Linda Carr in 1965 in Galesburg and later married Janice Carson Esters July 15, 1985 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Don is survived by his wife, Janice; two daughters, Tracy and Dick Bollman of Glen Carbon, Illinois and Kim and Andy Busch of Galesburg; one step son, Joshua and Jessica Esters of Centennial, Colorado; and five grandchildren, Jennifer Cervantez, Chase Bollman, Joey Busch, and Carson and Kaitlyn Esters.

He graduated from Galesburg High School in 1965. He worked for the City of Galesburg Street Division for 35 years starting March 30, 1967 until retirement May 31, 2002. He was a member of the Gerlaw Christian Church.

Don loved listening to music and playing with his animals. He never knew a stranger and we will all miss his great sense of humor.

Graveside services 1:30 p.m. Monday October 12, 2015 at East Linwood Cemetery with Rev. Paul Lydic officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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