Obituary – Martha Pickett – Christopher, IL

Martha Pickett, 100, of Christopher, IL passed away July 29, 2015 at Benton Rehabilitation and Health Care, in Benton, IL.

Martha was born July 29, 1915 in Chicago, the daughter of Frank and Stephanie Krol.

She married Stephen Pickett and he preceded in death on April 12, 1992.

Martha was a homemaker and a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church, in Christopher

She is survived by her children, Ronald Pickett, of Berbank, IL, Edward Picket, of Crestwood, IL and Marty Pickett, of Harvard, IL.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter Elaine Crain, one brother Casimir Krol and three sisters, Regina Senka, Helen Naydol and Stella Krol.

A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2105 at St. Andrews Catholic Church, in Christopher with Father Urban Osuji officiating.  Visitation will be at the church on Friday, July 31, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be at St. Andrews Catholic Cemetery, in Christopher.

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

For more information go to gilbertfuneralhomes.com.