Edna Mae Martin

Edna Mae Martin, 95, of Kankakee, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 following a brief illness at Riverside Healthcare. Edna was born in Kankakee on April 21, 1928, to William and Emma Stewig, who preceded her in death. She married Cecil B. Martin on May 19, 1951. Edna graduated from Kankakee High School in 1946 and attended Gallagher Business School in Kankakee until they closed due to WWII. She worked at the downtown Kankakee Credit Bureau and retired from Gould National Battery. She was a lifetime member of Immanuel Baptist Church, the Moose Lodge, and V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. Edna loved spending time with her family and friends, tending to her flowers, bird watching, sewing, crossword puzzles, and coloring. Edna is survived by her son, Randy Scott Martin of Tampa, FL; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Debralee Wegner (Larry) of Bradenton, FL, Diane and Bill Konitz of Kankakee, Lorri and Bill Castello of Gardner; 10 grandchildren, Ande’ Wegner (Rick), Cecilia Davis (Larry), Teresa Carmain, Julie Konitz, Christina Bibbs, Traci Hays, Amanda Hays, Andrew Martin, Jessica Wellborn and Riley Heard; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Marianne Johnson (Roy) of Ottawa, IL and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Cecil B. Martin (2008); four sisters, Esther Pucek (2002), Martha Kapchinske (2005), Helen Cann (2015), Eleanor Copeland (2016); one granddaughter, Melinda Martin (1989). Cremation rites will be accorded by Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee. A private celebration of life will be held in April, officiated by her niece, Pastor Sarah Herman. Edna will be laid to rest next to her husband at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kankakee.