“I will miss my old high school friend. ”

“My deepest condolences to you Mom, you and Marty were very happy together. I know how difficult of a time this must be for you. Marty was very special to my youngest granddaughter. She enjoyed speaking with her great-grandfather Marty many many many times on the telephone and they like to laugh and giggle and have fun. You will be truly missed. My prayers are with all my family who will dearly miss Marty. May God put big angels around you and keep you safe. You are always in my prayers Mom”

“I am sorry you got sick Grandpa Marty. I miss talking to you on the phone. Grandma is very sad that you got sick. I love you very much. I know God and Jesus will take good care of you. I will miss our phone calls very much. I love you, your great-granddaughter Willo.”

“Sharon, My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and the family. In the words of Shakespeare, "Goodnight, sweet prince, And may flight of angels sing thee to thy rest,"”

“Our family sends its deepest sympathy to Sharon and Marty's daughter Kim and her family for their loss. Were all saddened by his sudden illness that took his life. Marty was the family photographer and enjoyed telling stories . We will miss his smiles and easy going personality. We also wish to send our sympathy to the rest of his children and sisters and their families. Kelly, Betty, Cheston & Stephanie and Colton Laursen”