In loving memory of

Bonnie Mae Martin

February 9, 1931 - January 26, 2016
Bonnie Mae Martin

Bonnie Mae Martin

Born: February 9, 1931
Died: January 26, 2016
Age: 84
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   Bonnie Mae Martin, age 84, of Sac City, IA, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at Park View Rehabilitation Center in Sac City.  Bonnie was born on February 9, 1931, in Aurelia, IA, to Gahlen and Helen “Babe” (Gerjets) Dyslin.  She attended country school through eighth grade and graduated from Aurelia High School in 1949.

   On April 20, 1952, Bonnie was united in marriage to Richard “Dick” Martin in Aurelia.  This union was blessed with four children: Dan, Bruce, Jack and Nancy.  They made their home near Sac City where Dick farmed.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Sac City where she served as a church trustee and a member of the UMW.

   Bonnie was a devoted farm wife,  mother and grandmother.  She cherished her family and enjoyed attending their activities.  She also worked as a bank teller, secretary for the Sac County Extension office and cook at Loring Hospital.  She loved gardening, canning, tending her flower garden, (was flower department Superintendent at the Sac County Fair for many years), and playing card games.  She enjoyed being a member of the Supper Club and Card Club.  Bonnie’s favorites were lemon drops and ice cream.  She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

   Bonnie is survived by her children: Dan (Kay) Martin of Sac City, Bruce Martin of Newell, Jack (Marcia) Martin of Sac City and Nancy (Dexter) Luchtel of Warrensburg, MO; grandchildren: Amy (Eric) Groen of Ankeny, Emily (Brent) Miller of Lake Wilson, MN, Jay (Daphne) Martin of Brandon, SD, Colin Martin of Sac City, Amanda Luchtel of Dallas, TX, and Tyehae Luchtel-Glende of Lone Jack, MO; great-grandchildren: Abe, Simon, Esther, and Ben Groen of Ankeny, Max, Malcolm, and Marta Miller of Lake Wilson, MN, and Audra Martin of Brandon, SD; her sister Jo Haley of Sac City; sister-in-law Elaine Dyslin of Aurelia; many extended family members and friends.

   She was preceded in death by her husband Richard “Dick” Martin; parents Gahlen and Helen Dyslin; brother Verlyn Dyslin; sister Rozella Bruns; grandsons: Dustin Luchtel and Kyle Martin; brothers-in-law: George “Jr.” Bruns, and Duane Haley; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Bob and Eileen Martin, Bill and Thelma Musselman; and father-in-law and mother-in-law Paul and Beulah Martin.

 

SERVICES
2:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 30, 2016
United Methodist Church
Sac City, Iowa
OFFICIATING
Reverend Missy Brown
VISITATION
5-7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 29, 2016
Farber & Otteman Funeral Home
Sac City, Iowa
INTERMENT
Oakland Cemetery
Sac City, Iowa

Condolences

Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 12:24 PM
“So sorry to hear of Bonnie's passing. May your memories ease an aching heart. Fly high Bonnie!
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- Charlene Green
Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 12:24 PM
“I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to your family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Here is a list of Scriptures that is sure to bring you comfort in this difficult time: Psalms 55:22; Proverbs 3:5, 6; Isaiah 41:10; 2 Corinthians 1: 3-7; James 4:8; and Revelation 21:4. Be strong. Cherish the memories. May God be with your family always. And please remember to call upon His name found at Psalms 83:18.”
- Sharon
Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 6:18 PM
“My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Martin family. Bonnie was one sweet lady. Thinking of all of you.”
- Jane Scharn
Friday, January 29, 2016 at 11:55 AM
“I hope what you find wherever you go from here is wonderful.”
- James Martin
Friday, January 29, 2016 at 11:55 AM
“I used to love talking to Bonnie when I worked at Park View. She was a very sweet woman and all of my grandchildren and daughter also worked at Park View and loved her. Prayers for your family.”
- Shelly Quail
Friday, January 29, 2016 at 11:55 AM
“I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at your this time. ”
- Sandi Huster
Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 3:24 PM
“Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Bonnie was such a special lady and friend to our family. Love the picture you have chosen because that is her with that caring smile. She was so good to Kandi and all of our family. She was blessed to have all of you as her family here and now with Dick at home in heaven.”
- Mary Ellen Hatch
Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 3:24 PM
“So sorry to hear about Bonnie, your in my thoughts and prayers. May god keep you all strong!”
- Scott Struchen
Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 12:33 PM
“Truly saddened to hear of Bonnie's passing. We cherish that she gave our family a great son in Jack and his family, and other siblings. We've enjoyed Bonnie's sparkle and spunk over the years, and so tough on the family and friends to see her consumed by the Alzheimer disease. We send our love, prayers, thoughts and hugs to her entire family and friends. God Bless during this tough time of letting go! ”
- Bob and MInde Strief
Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 12:33 PM
“One good lady. Seems like she always had a smile on her face when I worked at Park View. Loved those lemon drops. My thoughts and prayers are with you I am sure she will be missed.”
- Roxy Rubendall and Leon
Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 12:33 PM
“So sorry about Bonnie,she was such a sweetie..My heart and prayers go out to all of you.. Take care Betty Luckow”
- Betty Luckow
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