Martin, D. Maxine

martin, maxineD. Maxine Martin, 95, of Galesburg, died at 1:35 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2015 in Rosewood Care Center.

She was born August 7, 1920, in Colchester, Illinois, the daughter of James Arthur and Margaret Elizabeth (Finch) Greenup. She married Lester V. Martin on August 18, 1940 in Davenport, Iowa.   He preceded her in death October 16, 2006.

She is survived by a son, Gary L. Martin of Burlington, Iowa; a daughter, Joyce (and Steve) Quinn of Morton, Illinois; a granddaughter, Lisa (and Randall) Schrock of Morton; and three great grandchildren, Rachel, Olivia, and Joel Schrock, all of Morton. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Jeff Peterson on October 21, 1988.

She was a homemaker. Maxine also worked alongside her husband, Les for many years at the Martin Funeral Home in Knoxville, Illinois. She graduated from Macomb High School in 1938.   Maxine’s memberships included the First United Methodist Church of Galesburg, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Galesburg Women’s Club, and the Knox Farm Bureau. Les and Maxine wintered in Florida for over 30 years. She enjoyed dancing, golfing, bowling, crafts, and playing cards, especially Bridge. Maxine and her husband never missed an opportunity to go to a dance and Maxine continued to dance with her son, Gary, after Les passed.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 am Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Pastor Mary Runge will officiate. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 am Wednesday at the chapel. Burial will be in the Knoxville Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Maxine’s name may be made to First United Methodist Church or to the OSF Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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