Wayne R. Martin Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Wayne R. Martin (Justice, Illinois), who passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Wayne had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Wayne may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his wife Diane A. Martin; his father Clifton Martin; his siblings, Marty Martin (late Joyce) and Clinton Martin; and his nephew Brian Martin.
He is survived by: his mother Genevieve Martin; his sister Barbara Houtsma (late James); his nephews, Paul Palumbo (Johnette) and Matthew Zintek; and his niece Jennifer Martin.
