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Martha L. Ulmer
June 2nd, 1928 – September 25th, 2023
Martha Lee Ulmer, age 95, passed from this life to life everlasting on Monday, September 25, 2023 at Wesley Village in Macomb, IL. She was born on June 2, 1928. She married Duane D. Ulmer on September 2, 1944 in Macomb. He preceded her in death on February 16, 1996.
Martha was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Alexa Dailey, her parents, and six siblings.
She is survived by two sons, Bill (and Joyce) Ulmer of Macomb and Mike (and Cathy) Ulmer of Table Grove, IL, one daughter Sue (and Mike) Dailey of Ipava, IL, five grandchildren; Matt (and Kate) Ulmer, Mandy (and George) Holman, Tyler (and Betty) Keime, Devon Dailey and Angel Dailey and six great-grandchildren.
Martha and her husband owned Ulmer’s Ford Sales for thirty-two years in Ipava and later Lewistown, IL. She served the business as secretary and bookkeeper.
In her younger years, she enjoyed bowling and the camaraderie that came with it. She also enjoyed crafts with her grandchildren and later at Wesley Village.
Services for Martha will be held on Saturday, September 30th at 11:00 a.m. at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Her son Mike Ulmer will officiate. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Harris Cemetery in Table Grove. Memorials in her memory may be made to the Vermont Christian Church Playground Fund, the Doddsville United Methodist Church or the Wesley Village Activity Fund.
Condolences
September 25th, 2023
So sorry for the loss of your Mother.. prayers and hugs.🙏Bob and Loretta Mummert
September 26th, 2023
We are lifting the Ulmer family in prayer. With Sympathy and hugs🙏Rick and Kathy Heller
September 26th, 2023
To the family of Martha please accept our sympathy at her passing. We are praying for you to feel God's love and comfort during this difficult time.
September 26th, 2023
So sorry for your loss of your mother! Sending prayers! Keith & Christy Lehman
September 26th, 2023
Sorry for your lose i remember them from car lot & actually bought a car from them both was good people
September 26th, 2023
So sorry for your loss. She will lovingly be missed.
September 26th, 2023
I am so sorry for your family's loss. I'll be keeping you all close in thought and prayer. Wanda (Baumgardner) Shannon
September 26th, 2023
So sorry to hear this Martha was a sweetheart condolences to her family.
September 26th, 2023
Very sorry for your family's loss! Thinking of you! James and Kristi Barclay
September 26th, 2023
She was a great woman and servant of God. Lifting up her family in prayer.
September 26th, 2023
I’m sorry for your loss. The whole family is in my thoughts and prayers. Judy Wilson
September 26th, 2023
Mike and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mike and Marian Fretueg
September 26th, 2023
So sorry for your family's loss of this sweet lady. Many thoughts and prayers are with you all. Gary & Cheryl (Cox) Matteson
September 26th, 2023
So sorry to hear this. We’ve known the family & done business with them for years. Our condolences to the family. Love you all ❤️❤️ Paul & Linda May
September 27th, 2023
So sorry to hear about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
September 27th, 2023
My sincere condolences for the loss of your mother. Linda L Windsor
September 27th, 2023
Our condolences for the loss of your Mother! Our thoughts and prayers are with you! May fond memories help you through this difficult time!
Wayne Demott
September 27th, 2023
So sorry to hear of Martha's passing. She was a wonderful Christian woman with a great sense of humor. Warren and Rita Potter
September 27th, 2023
Sorry for your loss Brenda and Randy Stambaugh
September 27th, 2023
Our very deepest sympathy to Martha's family. She was an Wonderful person. We always enjoyed talking to her and Duane when they were in Lewistown. Her memory will live on through everyone. God Bless You. Lorenda and Alvin Spilker.
September 27th, 2023
I loved her like my own family. This absolutely breaks my heart.
September 28th, 2023
So very sorry for your loss.
Vonda Parrish
September 29th, 2023
Words can't express my sadness at your loss. Martha Lee was a wonderful person who will be missed by all who knew and loved her. I hope your many wonderful memories will help you through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
October 1st, 2023
SorryforyourLost of your mother Robert Brush