Iris Martin Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Iris Martin of Catlin, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Iris left this world on January 12, 2026 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As Iris departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Iris may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Iris leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her grandmother Olive Switzer; her parents, Edward Collom and Goldie Collom (Switzer); and her spouse Gene Martin. She is survived by: her close friends, Jean Shafer and Alinda Higgins.
Memorial Contribution may be made in Iris' memory to the Catlin Historical Society or to the Catlin United Methodist Church.