Joan Martin Obituary

Age - 83

September 11, 2023

Burr Oak, MI

Joan B. Martin age 83 of Burr Oak, Michigan, passed away early Friday, September 8, 2023 at the Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born July 8, 1940 in Sherwood, Michigan daughter of the late Rodell and Genevieve (Mahieu) Irons. Joan resided in Burr Oak since 1966. Her early life was lived in Athens where she was the Salutatorian of Athens High School class of 1958. On June 13, 1959 she married Daryl Martin at the Sherwood United Methodist Church in Sherwood. He preceded her in death January 22, 1993. Most of Joan's working career was in accounts receivable. In 2006 she retired from Dometic Corporation in LaGrange, Indiana following seven years of dedicated employment. Prior to joining Dometic she worked many years at the Kirsch Company in Sturgis. She was an avid reader, enjoyed crocheting and was a loyal fan of her Detroit Tigers. Joan loved following the many sporting events and activities of her grandchildren. She is survived by two daughters: Beth Martin of Burr Oak and Ann Martin of Colon; one son: Alan (Deanna) Martin of Colon; twin grandsons: Nathan Martin and Nicholas (his fiancee Aubrey) Martin; granddaughter: Megan Martin; great granddaughter: Ava Grace Bohm; sister: Jean Egolf of Fort Wayne, Indiana and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two brothers: George Irons and Rodney Irons. The family will receive friends from 4:00-8:00 P. M. Wednesday, Sept. 13th at the Rosenberg Chapel of Hackman Family Funeral Homes, 807 E. Chicago Rd. in Sturgis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Joan Martin will be held at 1:00 P. M. Thursday, Sept. 14th at the funeral home. Pastor Doug Noonkester of the First Baptist Church in Sturgis will officiate. A graveside committal will follow the service at the Burr Oak Cemetery in Burr Oak. In honoring Joan's love for animals' memorial donation would be appreciated to St. Joseph County Animal Control, 652 E. Main St. , Centreville, MI 49032. We encourage relatives and friends to share memories and condolences at www. hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes. com.

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