Katherine Frances Martin
December 30, 1934 ~ April 27, 2013
Katherine Frances Martin, 78, died April 27, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Martin was born December 30, 1934, in Westchester, New York, to the late Andrew Donald and Ruth (Boyle) Ewald.
She graduated from the Beaumont School for Girls in Cleveland and attended Ursiline College. She was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed bowling, sewing, and antiquing. A resident of Carmel for 20 years and prior to her husband’s retirement, she was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. More recently, she was a member of Transfiguration of Jesus Catholic Church in Wallace, North Carolina. Above all, Mrs. Martin was extremely devoted to her family and will be remembered fondly by her loved ones.
Survivors include her husband, Samuel J. Martin, to whom she was united in marriage December 29, 1956; daughters, Kathryn McMurray (James) of Brighton, Michigan, Julie Marie Hamilton of Annapolis, Maryland, Ann Martin-Myers (Paul) of Martinsville, and Lisa Kosanke (Kevin) of Indianapolis; sister, Mary Ann VanAuken (Robert) of Hilton Head Island; granddaughters, Kristin McMurray, Megan Hautamaki, Kaitlin McMurray, Sarah Hamilton, and Lauren Hamilton.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, 11 a.m., in St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1200 North Indiana Street, Mooresville. A private burial will be held in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, is handling arrangements. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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I extend my heartfelt sympathy to the 4 Martin girls on the loss of their loving Mom and to their Dad for the loss of the love of his life. I know she will be missed very much by all of you. While it had been many years since I last saw Kathy, her fun and exuberant personality I well remember. She loved life and her family and it showed in all she did. Heaven now has a fun and loving spirit for all to enjoy forever. Hugs to all of you, Cheryl Niemeier, Gamma Phi Beta sister and friend
There are no words to express my feelings about my Aunt Kath. She was an incredible woman who helped shape me into the person that I am today. She was one of the strongest, funniest and most caring women that I have ever known. She taught me that no matter what was going on you could always find something to laugh about and you can always find some good in any situation. The world will be a much sadder place without her smile and laughter in it. Recently, I have spent a lot of time asking myself what would Kath do, or how would Kath handle this? The answers I have imagined have not only made me laugh but made some decisions much easier to make. Knowing Kath, she is now in heaven talking to everyone she meets, catching her parents up on all the good gossip and redecorating everything she sees. My deepest sympathies to my cousins and my Uncle Sam. I am sorry that I am not able to be with you during this time but my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Maureen
I’m missing my Mom today. I am so sad I live so far away and can’t visit her grave site. My mom was a great mom and friend. She always had the right thing to say to make you feel better if you were mad or sad. She never ever dwelled on the bad. She moved forward. After 53 years, I finally understood what ‘ buck up’ meant. My mom lived it in her later years. I miss her laugh, her fun spirit, and her love for breaking all rules. I love you mom!