Friday, April 9, 2021

Geraldine "Geri" Martin

 Geraldine “Geri” Martin, 81 of Gifford passed away at 9:15PM, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at home.

Funeral services will be 11:00AM, Saturday, April 10, 2021 at American Lutheran Church, Rantoulwith Pastor Matt Bahnfleth officiating.  Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the church.  Burial will be at Beckman Cemetery, Thomasboro.  Freese Funeral Home, St. Joseph is handling arrangements.

Mrs. Martin was born October 2, 1939 at Champaign County, IL, a daughter Heye and Martha Busboom Lubben.  She married Henry Martin on October 2, 1960 in Flatville, he preceded in death on April 27, 1990.

Surviving are two daughters; Barbara (Monty) Viets of Buffalo, MO and Deborah (Rick) Tyler of Gifford, two granddaughters; Victoria Viets of Hermitage, Mo and Lauren Viets of Shawnee, KS, a sister; Rosemary Ellis of Penfield, sisters in law, brothers in law, and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, a grandson Shawn Martin and a brother Leonard Lubben.

She was a member of American Lutheran Church, Rantoul, and Champaign County Home Extension.  She retired from the Rantoul School District after 30 years.

Memorials may be made to American Lutheran Church, Rantoul.

Freese FH website 4/9/2021

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