Vera Ann Martinez Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Vera Ann Martinez of Ottawa, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 94, on December 31, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Vera Ann Martinez to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Luciano Rosales and Herminia Rosales (Castelligia); her husband Sylvester Martinez; and her siblings, Mary Ruiz, Amador Rosales, Anna Lee Rosales, Arlene Elliott, Rose Rosales, Patrick Rosales (Raymond) and Max Rosales.
She is survived by: her children, Thomas Martinez, Anthony Martinez, Arlene Halm (Don) and Sheila Marie Zeman (Edward); and her grandsons, Justin Farmer, Jared Farmer, Michael Martinez, Christian Martinez, Phillip Rosales and David Elliott. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, January 6th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Ottawa Funeral Home (1111 La Salle St, Ottawa, IL 61350). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, January 7th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church (726 W Jefferson St, Ottawa, IL 61350).
Memorials may be directed to her family.
