Edward Joseph Martin Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Edward Joseph Martin Jr. of Ottawa, Illinois, who passed away on April 12, 2026, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edward Joseph Martin Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Joseph Martin Sr. and Nora Martin (Donovan); his siblings, Bill, Jack, Frances, Margaret, Delores, Catherine and Helen; and his close friend Bob Strickland.
He is survived by: his children, Edward Joseph Martin III (Julie) of Ottawa, Michael "Peaches" Martin (Lisa) of Ottawa, Lynn Bruck (Kevin) of Ottawa, Susan McCullough of Ottawa and Connie Ham (Bob) of Ottawa; his grandchildren, Brittany, Brooke, Eddie, Mike, Meaghan, Mark, Matt, Jenny, Jacob and Nikki; and his great grandchildren, Brody, Addison, Gemma, Eddie, Elsie, Eli, Shea, Elizabeth, Payton, Taylor, Brooklyn, Layla, Everly and Cole.
Memorial Contributions in his honor may be directed to the family.
