Martha I. Swanson

Martha I. Swanson age 90 of Galesburg, Illinois died at 2:30 P.M. Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

 

She was born March 17, 1924 in Williamsfield, Illinois, the daughter of Earl S. and Alcye Anderson Willard.  She was raised by Seth and Alcye Hudson. Martha first married in Jack L. Horn on August 1, 1942 in Missouri; she later married Martin M. Swanson on April 26, 1974 in Galesburg, Illinois.  He preceded her in death in 1979.

 

Martha is survived by one son, Steven W. Horn of Galesburg, Illinois; four daughters, Rebecca Sjoman of Wasa, Wisconsin, Damaris J. Horn of Galesburg, Illinois, Sarah (Paul) Davis of Galesburg, Illinois, and Nancy (Robert) Hick of Galesburg, Illinois; two sisters, Mary McNeil of Galesburg, Illinois and Linda Glasnovich of Galesburg, Illinois; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.  

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers.

 

Martha worked as an aide at the Galesburg Mental Health Research Hospital until it closed.  She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Red Hat Society. Martha volunteered with Hospice and at the Stone Hayes Center.  She enjoyed sewing and crocheting.  Martha was of Lutheran faith. 

 

Cremation rites will be accorded and no services are planned.  The Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes and Crematory in Knoxville, Illinois is assisting the family. Online condolences can be made at www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com