Martha F. Nixon Obituary
The family announces the passing of Martha F. Nixon of Gilson, Illinois on October 4, 2026. Martha, born on February 2, 1950, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul Niles and Leona Niles; and her siblings, Paul, Bill, Mark, Tom Niles and Glenda Michaelson.
She is survived by: her husband Bill Nixon; her children, Michelle Wilder (Steve) of Sycamore, IL, Rob Nixon (Stephanie) of Galesburg, IL, Jill Nixon of Bellingham, WA and Brooke Nixon of Bow, WA; her grandchildren, Alexandra Nixon-Wion, Andrew Sienko, Ryan Nixon (Gabrielle), Sam Wilder, Ellen Abraham (Todd), Maren Wilder, Maggie Wilder and Sean Wilder; and her siblings, Ruth Jump, George and Ken Niles.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, October 18th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at 185 S Kellogg St, Galesburg, IL 61401.
In lieu of flowers, Marti would hope that her loved ones honor her memory in the way she would have wanted—with a can of Diet Pepsi or a great cup of coffee in hand, surrounded by the people you love most.
