Martha Joan Cies Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Martha Joan Cies of Sterling, Illinois, who passed away on September 10, 2023, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Franklin Valentino Phillips of Wakefield and Dorothy Bolton Phillips of Tipton; her husband Bill (Bill) of Sterling; and her granddaughter Alana Beth Cies. She is survived by: her stepfather Burdette Bunker; her children, Deborah Cies Shannahan (Ron Moon) of Atherton, Marti DePue (Michael DePue) of Mesa, Michael Cies of Austin and Thomas Cies (Jody Cies) of Richardson; her grandchildren, Tara Shannahan, Micah Shannahan, Austin Headley (Alyssa), Andrew Cies (Elizabeth), Rachel Sangworn (Jason), Caitlyn Pack, Emy C. Fitzpatrick (John) and Aby Cies; her great grandchildren, Luke Sangworn, Grace Sangworn, Cecilia Cies, Ashton Headley, Audrey Flores, Adalyn Headley, Elena Pack and Jeremiah Simmons; Valerie Phillips Fredrickson of Ironwood, Michigan..
Memorials may be directed to a charity of your choice in honor of Martha Joan Cies.
