- Gospel Herald - Volume 82, Number 10 - March 7, 1989, pages 172, 174.
Martin.- Joseph M., son of Noah and Rebecca Martin, was born on Apr. 1, 1907; died on Jan. 17, 1989; aged 81 y. On Feb. 27, 1924*, he was married to Solina Steckle, who died on Apr. 24, 1950. On Sept. 10, 1952, he was married to Mary Steckle, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Reta Steckle, Ruby Martin, Olive Martin, Leroy, Irla, Mahlon, Ann McBride, and Ruth Hamilton), 22 grandchildren, and 9 great-greatchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 children, 3 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 3 brothers (Urias, Ishmael, and Jesse). He was a member of Zurich Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Jan. 20, in charge of Clayton Kuepfer and Ephraim Gingerich; interment in Zurich Mennonite Cemetery.
Should be 1934
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