Genevieve I. Martz

July 15, 1923 - July 18, 2013

Genevieve Martz, 90 of Huntley, formerly of Bellwood, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2013 in Elgin. She was born July 15, 1923 in Chicago the daughter of Stephen and Helen (Furmankiewiecz) Sierzega. On July 6, 1946 in Chicago, she married Roman Martz and they lived in Bellwood for over 35 years before moving to Sun City, Huntley in May of 1999. Genevieve was a member of St. Mary's Church and loved to spend her time in the garden, tending to her plants and flowers. She played Bunco with her Sun City neighbors and loved to spend time with them going to lunch. Genevieve loved her family and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her children; James A. (Susan) Martz, Lawrence R. Martz, Gary S. Martz, Robert E. Martz, Richard J. Martz, Michael G. Martz, Sandra J. Martz, Deborah A. (Glen) Gast, 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, brothers; Stephen (Rita) Sierzega, Roman (Jean) Sierzega, sisters; Bernice Drakert and Helen (Norman) Hillegass. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Roman on December 15, 2008 and three brothers; Edward, Leonard and John. Visitation will be on Monday, July 22, 2013 from 3:00pm to 9:00pm with a 8:30 wake service at the James A. O'Connor Funeral Home, 11603 E. Main Street, Huntley and continue on Tuesday, July 23 from 9:30 am until the 10:30 Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Rd, Huntley. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice, IL. In Lieu of flowers, Memorials in her name may be directed to St. Mary's Parish in Huntley.