Lavern Charles Martin

LaVern C. Martin, 79, of Bourbonnais passed away April 22, 2015 at Faith Place in Danforth, IL. Vern was born May 7, 1935 in Kankakee to Charles and Velma (Schultz) Martin. He grew up on a farm with his parents and siblings. Vern proudly served our country in the U.S. Army. After the Army he worked for General foods for over 30 years. After retirement Vern was reunited with an old friend, Sylvia who he has been happily married to for the last 13 years. Even after retirement, Vern went back to work at Miedemas’ farm and enjoyed working at local farmers markets. During the winter Vern and Sylvia would often travel out of state to Arizona. Vern enjoyed gardening, talking about old cars and motorcycles, or just flipping through different car magazines. Vern cared most about is his family and close friends. LaVern is survived by his wife Sylvia, of Bourbonnais, one daughter and son-in-law, Jackie (Gary) Birr of Dayton, OH; two sons and daughters-in-law; Barry (Kim) Martin of St. Louis, MO; Mike (Lauri) Martin of Bourbonnais, IL, two sisters and brother-in-law; Elenor (Larry) Rosenbrock of Lowell, IN, Maggie Gieken of Kankakee, IL, and one brother and two sisters in law Gerald (Vonda) Martin and Mary Martin all of St. Anne, IL, and eight grandchildren; J.C., Ryan, Niki Birr, Megan, Kelli Martin, Emily, Luke and Mia Martin; along with several Nieces and Nephews. Also surviving are two stepdaughters; Marianne (Dave) Shimanek, Tracy (Bill) Steiner, a step son; Mike (Maggie) Mahler, and step granddaughters; Ami Shimanek, Becky and Ryan Balber, Laura and James Shaw, Jenny, Nicky, Jessie Steiner, Hanah Mahler, step grandsons, Billy and Andrea Steiner, Josh Wilson, Jacob Mahler, step great granddaughters; Isbella Steiner, Megan Balber and Step great grandsons; David Balber, Gregory Shimanek and Noah Shaw. LaVern was preceded in death by his Parents; identical twin brother Leroy Martin and nephew, Bob Martin. A memorial visitation will be Sunday from 2pm to 5pm at the Bourbonnais Chapel of the Schreffler Funeral Home. The service will be Monday at 11am also at the funeral home. Burial will be at Kankakee Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley.

Lavern Charles Martin

May 7, 1935 - April 22, 2015

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May 7, 1935 - April 22, 2015

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