Laura Martin Obituary
In loving memory of Laura Martin (Wood River, Illinois), who departed this world on September 9, 2025 at the age of 72. Laura leaves behind a legacy remembered by 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.
As Laura 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 Laura may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Laura leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph W., Sr. and Norma Jean "Penny" Martin (Stig); and her siblings, Arthur, Roger Martin and Theresa Martin.
She is survived by: her children, Michael Cunningham (Jamie) of Farina, IL, Edward Cunningham (Tronda) of Carrollton, Laura "Shelley" Broadwater (Jay) of Cottage Hills and Danielle Leon (Miguel); and her brothers, Joe Martin, Jr. of Altamont, Elmer Martin of Decatur and Harry Martin of St. Elmo. She is also survived by six grandchildren; a great grandchild; four 'bonus grandchildren.
