Judith Martin, 78, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at home with her loving family by her side after her courageous battle with cancer for the 3rd time since 1998.
Judith was born in La Porte, IN on March 15, 1939 to Arthur and Lois (Wilken) Meier.
Judith was married on December 12, 1964 to Joseph Martin who survives in La Porte. Also surviving are her beloved children, Brenda (Jeff) Adkins of Rolling Prairie and Terresa (Scott) Draves of La Porte; grandchildren, Sara (Henry) Timm of New Carlisle, Allison (Michael) Walker of Chesterton, Trevor Draves of La Porte, Isaac Draves of La Porte, Alice (Derick) Nesvold of South Bend, and Taylor Martin of New Carlisle; great-grandchildren, Oliver, Charlotte, Logan, Wynton, and one on the way; and sister, Carol (Gil) Strauss.
She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Brent Martin.
Judith loved being with family and celebrating family traditions. She was called the "work mom" by her friends at La Porte Savings Bank. Judith was a member of La Porte First Church of God.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM (CST) on Friday, October 20, 2017 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center with Pastor Jeff Zigler officiating.
A time of visitation will be held from 4-7 PM (CST) on Thursday, October 19, 2017 and from 10 AM until the time of the service on Friday at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Great Lakes Caring Hospice Foundation, 2515 N. Bendix Dr. #100, South Bend, IN 46228 or La Porte First Church of God, 2020 E. Lincolnway, La Porte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.