James "Swifty" Martin RIP

[Gillespie]

Jimmy Martin passed away last week after a stroke, he was 73 years old. Jimmy lived for many years in Palatine, Ill and was well known as a big of very big and very custom homes. More info will follow.

[medic5740]

I couldn't find any more information in the form of an obituary. Does anyone know if anything is out there somewhere?

[norm.long]

William James (Jim) Martin, 72. of Palatine, Illinois and, of late, Hallandale Beach, Florida, passed March 23rd. He was the dear brother of (late) Mary Margaret Long, Charlotte McDonough, Catherine Kohn, Eileen Zimmerman, Jude Martin and Bernard Martin. He will be fondly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews and friends in Illinois, Michigan and Florida. A memorial mass, in celebration of his life, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 21st at St. Theresa's Parish, 455 N. Benton St., Palatine, Ill. Interment will be, at a later date, at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 1500 S. State Road 7, North Lauderdale, Florida. In lieu of flowers, masses are greatly appreciated. (847) 373-4581

[medic5740]

Thank you for the information. I will make it available on Beaver Island News on the 'Net website, and to anyone who might ask about it.

Joe