Harland Marth, age 82, of Sherman, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2008 in Louisville, Kentucky while traveling.
He is survived by: Wife : Wanda Sons – Ron (Judy) Marth of St. Charles, MO
Daughters- Janice (Gary) Zelasko of Edwardsville, IL Kathryn Marth of Black Mountain, NC
Sisters- Valera Shelly Wilma Scaro Patricia Kenner
Brother- Marvin Marth
Grandchildren : Eric & Mark Zelasko
Alex & Lisa Marth
Several Nieces & Nephews
Mr. Marth was born May 24, 1926 in Kankakee, IL, the son of M. Carl & Elsie R. (Lehnus) Marth.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He was a member of the Sherman United Methodist Church where he was a Sunday School Teacher. He was a member of the Toastmasters, Boy Scouts of America and the LCI Navy Veterans Group.
He maintained all the computers of the Sherman Methodist Church including Kids Place. He was an avid genealogist.
Mr. Marth was a member of the US Navy and served during WWII in the South Pacific.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 3, 2008 at the Sherman United Methodist Church from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM with the services following at 12:00 PM. Rev. Mike Pennell officiating
Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield at 2:00 PM.
Memorials contributions can be made to Sherman United Methodist Church Computer fund or Charity of Choice.
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Posted November 1st, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Jerry & I extend our deepest sympathy. We are so glad that we took the opportunity to spend time with Harland & Wanda recently. Harland will always be remembered as a computer guru. His genealogy knowledge will be missed. Love to you all!
Posted November 1st, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Dear Wanda and the Marth family,
We are saddened to hear of Harland’s passing and extend our condolences to you and your family.
In 1998, Harland and Wanda stopped by our home in the Twin Cities meeting for the first and only time with Harland. Harland and Chris shared an interest in genealogy and computers. Sharing lineage and information in our Lehnus family was enjoyable.
A second cousin once removed,
Chris, Lisa and Andrew Simonson Maple Grove, Minnesota
Posted November 1st, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Dear Mrs. Marth and family:
We were on the trip and we were the one’s sitting behind you and you game me the guide post book, thanks again.
We certainly prayed and prayed that evening and will still think of you and your precious family at this time.
We want you to take care of you, you, you.
In Christ,
Karen White and Kaye Mitchell from Newton, Illinois
Posted November 1st, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Mrs. Marth and family,
I wanted to send an condolence and something went wrong. I’ll try again.
My sister and I were the one you gave the Guide Post to and I thank you very much. We have certainly been praying and thinking of you and all your family during this time.
May God put his loving arms around just a strong lady as you.
In Christ,
Karen White and Kaye Mitchell Newton, Illinois
Posted November 2nd, 2008 at 8:11 am
Our deepest sympathy to you Wanda and your family at the sudden passing of Harland. We will always remember the good times we had when you came to visit. He was a special cousin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Posted November 2nd, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Our thoughts are with Wanda and family. Also our prayers. Had hoped to come but now can’t. May God be with you.
Posted November 3rd, 2008 at 3:49 am
I am VERY sad to hear this news of a great friend, very sad indeed! I am in Europe on travel when I received a note from Scott Niermann of the news. This will be very tough times for Wanda for which I grieve with her. Harland and Wanda helped me get my footing in my computer career for which I will always be grateful. Harland was in fact a mentor for me. Harland and Wanda passed through TN and stayed a night with me and that is the last memory I have. I will miss him.
Posted November 3rd, 2008 at 10:16 am
Wanda and family
We were sadden to hear the news of Harlan. We are on a trip to Arizona returning to Minnesota later this week. I have many fond memories of visits to your home in Morris Illinois with my father.
Our prayers are with you.
Don and Mary Beth Sargeant