Martha Eldred Mortell

MORTELL, MARTHA ELDRED

Martha Eldred Mortell, age 88, of Appleton, joined her loved ones in Heaven on Sunday, November 23, 2008. Martha was born on August 29, 1920, in Stockbridge, Wisconsin, to the late Ara and Edna (Woolette) Eldred. She was married to Robert Mortell on January 9, 1940, in Stockbridge; he preceded her in death on March 29, 2006. They spent 66 years together, raising 7 children and nurturing many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing, needlework and gardening. Survivors include her children, Mary Van Stippen (Mike Larson); Arlene (George) Mosher; Tom Mortell; Richard (Deb) Mortell; Joyce (Dan) Gavronski; her daughters-in-law, Donna Mortell and Judy Mortell; her son-in-law, John (Francine) Rankin; her 19 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Jean Eldred; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert and her infant son, Edward; her daughter, Kathleen Rankin; her sisters, Erma (Hank) Wichmann, Dorothy Crawford and infant sister Eunice Eldred; her brothers, Newton (Mary) Eldred and Wallace Eldred. The Funeral Liturgy will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 28, 2008, at ST. BERNADETTE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2331 East Lourdes Drive, Appleton, with Fr. Don Zuleger officiating. Friends may call directly at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. Interment will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Stockbridge. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Affinity Hospice and the staff at Fox Valley Assisted Living. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
Wichmann Funeral Home
537 North Superior Street
Appleton 739-1231
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