Mary Lou Martin

Mary Lou Martin, 90. of Roanoke, passed away at 6:20 p.m., Friday, September 2, 2022 at Carle Eureka Hospital. 

She was born March 29, 1932 in Roanoke, IL to Fred and Mary (Foerter) Aeschleman.  She married Lyle G. Martin on January 14, 1951 in Peoria.  He died on May 3, 2021 in Roanoke.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, Fred (Irene), Wes (Mae), Harold (Helen), Edward, Joe (Mardell), Richard (Rose Ann); one sister, Fannie (Mace) Huschen; one infant daughter, Joan Ellen and one infant son.

Surviving are two sons Randall C. (Jan) Martin of St. Cloud, FL, Lendall L. (Karen) Martin of Normal; one daughter, Kris L. (Brian) Moore of Morrisonville, IL; two sisters-in-law, Betty Yergler of Morton and Nancy Gerber of Connecticut; nine grandchildren, Ryan (Jennifer) Martin, Rory (Christa) Martin, Regan (Mellie) Martin, Ross (Amber) Martin, Brienna (Jacob) Bradshaw, Trenton Moore, Calla Moore, Mollie Moore, Bricen Moore and twenty-four great-grandchildren.

She was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Roanoke where services will be held on Friday, September 9, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.  Church ministers will officiate.  Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at church prior to services.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Apostolic Christian Home in Roanoke or St Jude Children’s Hospital.

Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.knappjohnsonharris.com.