Martha J. Moran

Martha J. Moran passed away in her own home in Manteno on April 4, 2017 after an extended illness. Martha was born in 1924 in Herrin Illinois to J Bert and Hazel Manker. She attended the University of Illinois and was a graduate of Olivet. She married her loving husband "Jack" in 1943 and they lived in Manteno where their daughter, Mary, was born and raised. Mrs. Moran taught first grade for decades in Kankakee District 111. She also taught in Germany and was a volunteer tutor after retirement. Mrs. Moran was the author of two children's books: “Sugar and Mr. Duck” and “Sugar Gets the Skunk”. She enjoyed traveling extensively. She is affectionately remembered as “Aunt Martha” by her 8 nieces and nephews, their children and children’s children. Martha is survived by her daughter, Mary (Patrick) King, foster son William (the late Maxine) Martin, granddaughter Meggan (Rory) Dempsey, great granddaughters, Ciara and Maeve Dempsey and her brother, Clarence "Sonny" (Phyllis) Manker. She is predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Jack Moran, her brother Warren (Patricia) and nephew, David Manker. A celebration of life, officiated by Pastor Chrystal Abbott, will be held on April 29, 2017 at the First Presbyterian Church, 64 S. Walnut in Manteno. Visitation at 10:30 AM and Service at 12:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the First Presbyterian Church in Manteno or the Salvation Army would be appreciated.