Racine – Evelyn Mae Martini, 83, known affectionately to all as “Evie”, received the promise of eternal life on Friday, August 12, 2016. She was born in Menominee, MI, on April 11, 1933, daughter of the late Edward and Clara (nee: LaChappelle) Doubek.
Evelyn was united in marriage to the love of her life, Kenneth L. Martini, on July 4, 1953, in Menominee, Michigan. Ken preceded Evie in death on April 2, 2015.
Evie graduated from Menominee High School in 1951. She was definitely in touch with her creative side. Evie has created many pieces of beautiful artwork over the years. Some of her sketch books are still around filled with some of her spontaneous sketches.
Evie was a lover of animals. She enjoyed her pets throughout her life from guinea pigs to hamsters. Evie also enjoyed having many grand-pups and grand-kitties to love. Evie was also a fantastic story teller. She would tell so many fantastic stories, usually self-deprecating, but would make people laugh hysterically. Evie would also come up with many strange one-liners that have affectionately become known throughout the family as “Evie-isms”. She was a fun-loving person to be around and will be dearly missed by her entire family and many, many, dear friends.
Evie leaves to cherish her memory, her sons, Dr. John Martini, Ed Martini; daughters-in-law, Elizabeth Martini, Sandy Martini; granddaughters, Adrienne, Erica (Mark), Katie, Stacy, Angela; great-granddaughter, Violet; brothers, Dennis (Sandy) Doubek, Jerry “Pete” (Delores) Doubek; brothers-in-law, Jack (Theresa) Martini, Charlie (Joanne) Martini, Simon (Barbara) Martini; caregiver and dear friend, Nesta Sumani; many grand-pups, grand-kitties; other relatives and dear friends too numerous to mention.
In addition to her parents and husband, Evie is preceded in death by her son, Mark Martini; brother, Joe Doubek.
A celebration of Evie’s life will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2016, 6:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road. Visitation will be from 3:00pm until the time of the service. Private interment will take place on Friday, August 26, 2016, at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. The family has suggested memorials to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or to the Wisconsin Humane Society.
Love & blessings in Christ, Ministers; Mike & Cheryl McCrary says
To the Martini Family,
May you be showered with the Lord’s, love, comfort and peace during this time, as Evie has been ushered into her heavenly home. She is now singing glorious hallelujah praises, with Jesus and the angels!
Ps 23