IL SR1649

Expresses the Illinois Senate's sadness at the death of Isabelle Rose Martin, who passed away on May 26, 2014.

Isabelle Martin was born September 2, 1920 in Kankakee to Edward and Victorine Francoeur; married Francis Martin on Memorial Day 1942 before he deployed to the Pacific front in World War II.

Isabelle and Francis had 9 children together and lived in the country; she enjoyed dancing, reading, gardening, and was a devout Catholic Church member.

Isabelle is survived by 8 children, a sister, a brother, 19 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren; she was preceded in death by her husband Francis, her parents, son John Martin, and grandson Nathan Barber.

The Senate extends condolences to Isabelle Martin's family and directs that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to her family.