Isabelle Martin

Isabelle Martin, 92, of Greencastle, formerly of Mooresville, went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2012. She was born September 9, 1919 in Shoals, IN to the late Harley and Ebbie (Johnson) Dustin. She graduated from Shoals High School in 1937. She married Richard E. Martin on December 6, 1941 in Mooresville, IN. The had been married 64 years. He preceded her in death on February 1, 2005. Isabelle retired from American States Insurance Co. as a statistician, but during the majority of her years she served as a homemaker. She was active in her church and volunteering. She was a member of the Light and Life Free Methodist Church in Avon. Isabelle was preceded in death by her brothers, Lee Dustin, of Bedford and Gwin Dustin of Ellettsville; and sisters, Grace Mikels and Bernice Evans of Bedford, IN, and Helen Marie Cox, of Thousand Oaks, CA. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Birkemeier of Greencastle; son, James Douglas Martin of Daphne, AL; grandchildren, Tracie Curtis of Greencastle, Tristan Birkemeier of Thermopolis WY; and great grandchildren, Codie Crockett and Cory Lyon of Greencastle, and Jennifer Martin and Joseph Martin of Indianapolis. Graveside services will be in the chapel at Maple Hill Cemetery in Plainfield at 1:00 pm on Monday, August 13, 2012. Pastor Don Riggs will officiate with loving nieces Sondra Evans, Iris Riggs, and Karla Riggs singing during the service. There will be no calling prior to services as per Isabelle's request. Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanus Christian Church, 1399 E. CR 350 S, Greencastle, IN 46135, Humane Society of Putnam Co., P.O. Box 444, Greencastle, IN 46135, or the Putnam County Center for Women's Ministries, 404 N. Main St., Cloverdale, IN 46120.