Jesse Ann Martin, nee McArdle, formerly of Winnetka, IL and Fort Lauderdale, FL, died Tuesday, February 15, at age 92, loving wife of the late William A. (Bud) Martin; and devoted mother of William (Ann Gerlach) Martin. She was born in Bisbee, AZ, in 1912, to Elizabeth and John McArdle and grew up in Long Beach, CA, where she was the state low board diving champion of 1932. She met and married Mr. Martin, of Chicago, in 1933. She was an avid golfer and grandmother of Bud (Susan) Martin, Kelley (Matt) Crowe, Ken (Tracy) Martin, Stephanie Martin, Paul (Jennifer) Martin, Mary (John) Pulte and Jim Martin; she is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren. A memorial service is planned for May. Any remembrances may be made to St. Benedict’s Home, Touhy Ave., Niles, IL 847-647-0003.
