Marth, Harland Carl

Harland Marth, age 82, of Sherman, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2008 in Louisville, Kentucky while traveling.

He is survived by: Wife : Wanda Sons – Ron (Judy) Marth of St. Charles, MO

Daughters- Janice (Gary) Zelasko of Edwardsville, IL Kathryn Marth of Black Mountain, NC

Sisters- Valera Shelly Wilma Scaro Patricia Kenner

Brother- Marvin Marth

Grandchildren : Eric & Mark Zelasko

Alex & Lisa Marth

Several Nieces & Nephews

Mr. Marth was born May 24, 1926 in Kankakee, IL, the son of M. Carl & Elsie R. (Lehnus) Marth.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He was a member of the Sherman United Methodist Church where he was a Sunday School Teacher. He was a member of the Toastmasters, Boy Scouts of America and the LCI Navy Veterans Group.

He maintained all the computers of the Sherman Methodist Church including Kids Place. He was an avid genealogist.

Mr. Marth was a member of the US Navy and served during WWII in the South Pacific.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 3, 2008 at the Sherman United Methodist Church from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM with the services following at 12:00 PM. Rev. Mike Pennell officiating

Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield at 2:00 PM.

Memorials contributions can be made to Sherman United Methodist Church Computer fund or Charity of Choice.