Delores “Dee” Martin
Aug. 10, 1927-Nov. 11, 2009
     HAMLET — Delores "Dee" Martin, 82, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, in her home of an illness.
    Mrs. Martin was born Aug. 10, 1927 in Gary, to Edward and Jennie (Anderson) Addison. On Nov. 28, 1947 in Hobart, she was married to Hobart Martin, who survives.
    Also surviving are one daughter, Laura Walters of Fayetteville, N.C.; two sons, Brent (Eileen) Martin of Plymouth and Brain (Brenda) Martin of Statesville, N.C.; and three grandchildren, Kevin Walters, Kirsten Martin and Erika Martin. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.
 Mrs. Martin was co-owner of Farm Fertilizer of Hamlet from 1955-2003. She spent her winters in Florida with her husband for more than 20 years.
    She was an avid golfer in both Indiana and Florida. She was a past-member of the Plymouth Country Club, a 1949 graduate of Ball State University and was a high school teacher for five years.
     A memorial service will be Sunday at 1 p.m. (Central Time) at Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel with Pastor Tom Padberg officiating.
    Friends may call Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Sunday one hour prior to the service.
    In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Oregon-Davis Elementary School Enhancement Fund.