1928
2016
Shirley M. Martin (nee Gilford), age 88, of Dyer, IN passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016. She is survived by her three sons: David (Karen) Martin, Timothy Martin and Keith (Jayne) Martin; two daughters: Melody (Bob) Clegg and Kimberly (Mark) Pratt; son in law, Tom Angel; six grandsons: Ryan Martin, Thomas "T.J." Angel, Collin, Cameron and Canaan Pratt and Ian Martin; three granddaughters: Amy Wood, Amy Angel-Sherman and London Humiston; and ten great grandchildren. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husband, Angus Martin; and daughter, Penny Angel. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 19, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. DIRECTLY at Lake Hills Baptist Church, 9209 W. 85th Ave., Schererville, IN with Pastor Phil Humber and Pastor Bruce Bigelow officiating. Interment will follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville, IN. Friends are invited to meet with the family Sunday, September 18, 2016 from 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral home, 8178 S. Cline Ave. (one-half mile south of U.S. 30) Schererville, IN. Mrs. Martin was a retired church secretary with the First Baptist Church of Dyer, IN. She was also a member of the Lake Hills Baptist Church of Schererville, IN. Shirley was a graduate of Hammond Tech High School. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Shirley's loving memory to the Lake Hills Baptist Church. Please visit: www.chapellawnfunerals.com.
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September 19, 2016
Marlene Starcevich
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
September 19, 2016
Buc Weaver
Dear Martin family. My condolences to you all on the loss of your mother. Bless her and you all. RIP Ms. Martin
Buc W
September 18, 2016
Sorry I'm late. Thoughts and prayers.
Philip Hall
September 17, 2016
Dave & Marilyn Berlin
Huge loss! Great, classy lady.
September 17, 2016
Debbie Jones- Szczepanek
I'm so sorry for your loss! Praying for your family!
September 17, 2016
Tim so sorry in the lost of your Mom. Bob and Sue Thomas
September 17, 2016
Kitty Laird
Keith, Jayne, and all of Shirley's loved ones,
Our love and prayers are with you.
September 17, 2016
Wilma Kamin
While our hearts are sad, I know that Shirley is rejoicing. Pain free and with her Lord. Love and prayers to all her family. She loved you all so dearly.
September 16, 2016
Robin Cliver
Dear Martin Family...So sorry for the loss of your mom. As Christians we can stand strong and say Absent from the body present with the Lord. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
September 16, 2016
David so sorry for your loss.
Joe & Barb Knuutila
September 16, 2016
David and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Vikkie and Dave Elliott
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