Martin, Darlene J. age 81, of Andover, passed away September 12, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, three brothers and one sister. Survived by her loving husband Philip of 63 years; son James (Lynn) Martin; daughters Sandra (Ken) Benson, Susan (Curtis) West, Shelly Martin, and Lisa (Todd) Grina; grandchildren Amy (Carter) Gerlach, Alicia (Chae) Chandler, Kathryn Benson, Chelsea and Chase West, Tanner and Nissa Grina; five great-grandchildren and many friends; brother, Donald Fau-teck; special sister-in-law, Chere; and many Martin brothers and sisters-in-law. Funeral service 3 PM Sunday, September 21, 2014 at Zion Lutheran Church, 1601 4th Ave. S., Anoka. Visitation one hour prior to service. Private interment Fort Snelling Cemetery. A special thank you to the staff of Ark on the River for their wonderful care. Memorials preferred. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220 www.thurston-lindberg.com