Martha Ellen Ogle

Martha Ellen Ogle obituary, Bluffs, IL

Martha Ellen Ogle

Martha Ogle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Daws Family Funeral Home - Jacksonville on Jul. 10, 2025.

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Martha Ellen Ogle, 79, of Jacksonville passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones, Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Jacksonville. She was born, July 13, 1945, in Tallulah, the daughter of James and Hattie Kinder Smith. She married AJ Ogle, Sept. 6, 1961.
Surviving are children, Cathy Scoggins, Harold Ogle, Allan Ogle, Anna (husband, Bob) Houke and her grandson, Christopher Ogle, who she had raised; 13 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, AJ.
Martha worked at Modern Care Nursing facility for 33 years and loved her job. She enjoyed sitting on her back porch in her rocking chair and reading books. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Daws Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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