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Francine J. Martens

October 29, 1948 — December 30, 2024

Francine Martens (Huml) 76, of Joliet, IL, passed away on December 30, 2024, after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born on October 29, 1948, to Joseph and Rosemary Huml. In 1969, Francine married Arthur Martens and together they had two daughters, Arden Martens (husband, Al) and Joanne Stein (husband, Tim). She was a loving grandmother to Elizabeth Whitfield, Joseph Stein, and Mackenzie Stein, and a proud great-grandmother to Colton P. Watson. 

In 2008, Francine retired and dedicated her time to crocheting, attending Bible study, and traveling.

A memorial service will be held at Hope Lutheran Church, 305 West Black Rd., Shorewood, IL, on Sunday, January 5th at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, Francine requested that donations be made to Swaddling Clothes of River Life Lutheran Church in Channahon, Illinois.

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