Edna Elizabeth Karoline Martin

Edna Martin, 90, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died on Monday morning, February 4, 2013 at the Wheatland Manor, Wheatland, Iowa. A celebration of Edna's life will be held at 11 A.M., Thursday, February 7, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10 to 11 A.M. on Thursday, February 7, 2013 from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Burial will be at the Inland Cemetery, Bennett, Iowa. Edna Elizabeth Karoline Daude was born April 17, 1922 in Davenport, Iowa, to Henry and Melinda (Edler) Daude. She married Herschel H. Martin on December 10, 1941 in Bennett, Iowa. He preceded her in death on August 20, 2009. Edna farmed with Herschel north of Bennett, Iowa until their retirement. Her primary love was that of taking care of her family. She enjoyed painting, reading, gardening and sewing. Edna was an intelligent gentle woman, with a zest for life and a sweet sense of humor that taught lessons of love. Those left to honor Edna's memory include her children, Clyde (Barbara) Martin of Maquoketa, IA, Dean (Linda) Martin of Anamosa, IA, Donna Martin of Davenport, IA, and Kenneth (Dorthy) Ma...[more]

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n of Blakesburg, IA; 12 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a daughter, Lois Badtram, and 1 great-grandchild, Kyle. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, an Edna Martin memorial fund has been established. Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.