Martin H. Corn

February 23, 1929 - January 30, 2016

Martin H. Corn Age 87, of Braceville, IL, passed away peacefully, Saturday, January 30, 2016 at his home. Born February 23, 1929 in Braidwood, IL to Herbert and Irene (nee Stilwell) Corn. He married Marguerite Edmundson on April 21, 1951. Marty retired from Olin Chemical in Joliet, IL following 40 years of service. He volunteered at Morris Hospital in patient transportation for 12 years with over 5800 volunteer hours. He volunteered with the Mennonites and Red Cross to help with those in need. He traveled on several missions to Honduras to orphanages there. He displayed the love of Christ and passionately cared for the sick, wounded, and poor all over the earth. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marguerite Corn; children, Debby Lee of Knoxville, TN, Joey (Michael) Canady of Channahon, IL, Marty Corn of Elgin, IL, Robert (Shannon) Corn of Shorewood, IL, and daughter-in-law, Patti Corn of Village of Lakewood, IL. He was blessed with eleven grandchildren, Talitha (Eddie) Beebe, Nathan (Melissa) LeBlanc, Cassia Ferguson, Branden (Stephanie) Petersen, Sandi (Eddie) Lee, Colette (Jayson) Carter, Alex Corn, Samantha Corn, Rebecca Corn, Nicole Corn, and Jacob Corn. Also survived by nineteen great grandchildren. Preceding him in death was his parents, Herbert and Irene Corn; daughter, Sandy Corn; sister, Evelyn Kaiser; and three brothers, Clemer Corn, Fred Corn, and Bob Corn. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at the Immaculate Conception Church in Braidwood on Friday, February 5, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with visitation, at the church, one hour preceding services. Rev. Show Reddy Allam will officiate. Inurnment will follow in Braceville-Gardner Cemetery in Braceville, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in his name may be directed to the Braidwood Food Pantry.R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory 401 E. Main St., Braidwood 815-458-2336