Irene M. Martini, 94, a long-time resident of Sheridan County, MT and Williston, ND, and recently of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully at Mercy Villa Nursing Home on April 17, 2015. She was born to Arthur and Emma Arnold on July 23, 1920 in Warren, MN. She married Floyd Martini on September 28, 1945; she farmed in MT, and later Williston was home. Irene was very gifted, teaching children and adults in Sunday school, she loved her flower gardens, was an excellent homemaker, baker, and mother. At the nursing home, “Bingo” was the name of the game. She was loved by the staff, with her quick wit.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd, her parents, five brothers, and son-in-law, Dick Graham. She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Graham of Springfield, MO, Becky and husband Chris Knudsen of South Sioux City, NE, and several nieces.
We rejoice knowing we will see her again in Heaven. She will be truly missed, though she left her girls with a great heritage and wonderful memories.
A celebration of life will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday April 21, 2015 in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with visitation from 1:30-2:00 p.m. Interment will be in Missouri Veterans’ Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Greenlawn North Funeral Home.