Sarah J. (Raymond) Martin, 90, of Monmouth, formerly of Cameron IL and Tulsa OK, passed away at 3:00 a.m., Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Monmouth Rehab and Nursing Home, Monmouth. She was born September 8, 1936, on the William Funcheon farm in Greenbush, Illinois, and was raised and educated in Roseville where she graduated HS in 1954.
She married James E. “Jim” Martin on September 3, 1955. He preceded her in death on August 17, 2021, as did her parents Charles Vilasco Raymond, Ruby May (Thomson Raymond), and her 3rd son Charles Raymond Martin on January 24th, 2015.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children; Stephen Bradley (Linda) Martin (FL), and Jay Edward Martin (TX), 6 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one brother-in-law Bill (Anne) Martin (MO), and one sister-in-law Martha (Bob) Martin (IL).
Sarah was a mother and housewife. She also worked as a secretary and county clerk; 1954-1956 at Gambles Skogmo, Inc. in Monmouth and in 1968 as the Warren County Deputy Clerk.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Funeral services for both Sarah and Jim will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life to follow from 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2026 at the funeral home. Interment will be in the McMahill Cemetery at Little Swan Lake, Roseville, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to The Warren County Historical Society and/or the Monmouth Rehab + Nursing Activities Fund and left in the care of the funeral home. Moore Memorial Home, Roseville, is handling the arrangements.
