Theodora M. Martin

Theodora M. Sis Martin, age 96, of Cassville, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014, at ManorCare in Platteville. She was born on April 8, 1918, in Glen Haven, the daughter of William and Amelia (Hampton) Vogt. Theodora graduated from Cassville High School. She married Buford E. Martin on June 6, 1936, in Galena, IL. He preceded her in death on June 17, 1955. Theodora worked at the former Klindt Grocery Store and later at Rapid Die and Molding. She was an avid Brewers fan and enjoyed crocheting, reading, playing cards and bowling.

Survivors include two sons, Robert (Rita) and David Martin; nine grandchildren: Lisa (Ricky) Halverson; Jill, Keri, and Kevin (Sue) Hanger; Robin, Robert II (Mary) and Rory (Chona) Martin; Shelley (Brian) Meier; Ann Martin; ten great-grandchildren and one on the way; a great-great granddaughter; a sister, Helen Patcle; two sisters-in-law, Carol and Mary Ann Vogt.

In addition to her husband, Buford, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna (George) Hanger; a grandson, Mark Hanger; her brothers, Bob, Bill (Kay), Patrick, Raymond, and Jerry Vogt; a sister, Geraldine (Harold) Morley; two brothers-in-law, Don Kauffman and Frank Patcle.

Funeral services were held on Monday, December 1, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville with Father William Seipp officiating. Burial was in Cassville Cemetery, Cassville. Family and friends called on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cassville is assisting the family.