Jo Ann Martin, 86, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 4:30 am, Saturday, June 4, 2022 at her residence.
She was born to the late Leslie and Dorothy (nee Keel) Powell on October 13, 1935 in East St. Louis, Illinois.
JoAnn married Sherman Martin on December 31, 1952 in East St. Louis, Illinois; he preceded her in death on March 22, 2018.
She was a homemaker. She had also worked at Chester Memorial Hospital in the housekeeping department and had been a waitress and cook in Troy, Illinois.
JoAnn was of the Protestant Faith. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and was a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts in Troy, Illinois. She also volunteered at the Knights of Columbus in Chester and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.
Survivors:
2 Sons:
Robert (Gwen) Martin Makanda, IL
Donald Martin Chester, IL
5 Grandchildren:
Rhonda (Greg) Wold, Stephanie (Russell) Blattner, Jeremy (Courtney) Martin, Sean (Emily) Martin and Robbie Martin
6 Great Granchildren:
Hannah Blattner, Alyssa Blattner, Ryan Blattner, Isabella Martin, Kelsey Wold and Nicole Ridge
2 Great-Great Grandchildren:
Cherish Pouk and Lucas Binder
Preceded in Death by: Parents and Husband
Funeral Service:
11:00 am, Friday, June 10, 2022
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois
Officiating:
Rev. Phillip Keeton
Interment:
Lake View Memorial Gardens
Fairview Heights, Illinois
Visitation:
Friday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois
Memorials:
Southern Illinois Hospice
Toys for Tots