{"id":101603,"date":"2026-08-07T11:52:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T15:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/?p=101603"},"modified":"2026-08-07T11:52:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T15:52:39","slug":"susan-h-sue-martinez","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/?p=101603","title":{"rendered":"Susan H. &#8220;Sue&#8221; Martinez"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--AUTO-AD-BEFORE-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\"\n        data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n        data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Thumbnail-13.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Thumbnail-13.webp 340w, https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Thumbnail-13-298x300.webp 298w, https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Thumbnail-13-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Susan H. &#8220;Sue&#8221; Martinez, 65, of Gas City, passed away at 6:30 pm on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in her home. She was born in Englewood, Colorado, on Wednesday, February 8, 1961, to Frank and Phyllis (Stowell) Willey. She was a faithful companion for the past 16 years to William &#8220;Bill&#8221; Serecky, who survives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sue enjoyed gardening and cooking, and always loved to cook for the people in her life. She was an animal lover and liked to feed the deer and care for stray cats in her neighborhood. More than anything, Sue loved her family, especially spending time with her grandson, Elijah. She will be remembered for her loving and giving nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to her loving companion, William &#8220;Bill&#8221; Serecky of Gas City, Sue is survived by her grandson, Elijah Martinez; sisters, Brenda (Carl) Brillhart, Lynda (Ron) Weston, and Cathy (Ray) Chapparo-Stump; plus, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Willey; mother, Phyllis Willey-Heinemann; son, Frank Martinez; and brother, Bradley Willey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The family will receive visitors from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Monday, August 24, 2026 at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral &amp; Cremation Services, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main St., Gas City, IN, 46933.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immediately following the time of visitation, a memorial service to celebrate Sue&#8217;s life will begin at 5:00 pm with Sue&#8217;s sister, Brenda Brillhart officiating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memorial contributions may be directed to the Marion-Grant County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1921, Marion, IN 46952.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To send flowers to the family of Susan H. 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