Marie A. Martinson 1921-2010
Marie A. Martinson, 89, Bluffton, died Feb. 17, 2010, at Richland Manor Nursing Home, Bluffton.
She was born Jan. 26, 1921, to Roy and Gladys Ream Baum. She married Orval A. Martinson on Sept. 3, 1950, and he survives. She retired from the Triplett Corp., Bluffton.
Survivors in addition to her husband are Sharon Kizer, Beaverdam, two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceeded in death by two brothers, Charles and Edward Baum, and a sister, Mildred Plumber.
Graveside services will be held at a later date. Burial is in Woodland Cemetery, Beaverdam. Arrangements are handled by Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, Bluffton.
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