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Martha Derwent Obituary
Born: January 6, 1957 in Freeport, IL
Died: June 19, 2025 in Sterling, IL
Martha Rose Derwent, 68, of Dixon, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Exceptional Care & Training Center, Sterling, IL.
Martha was born, January 6, 1957, in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Robert and Rosellen (Adamson) Derwent.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, David James Derwent and Edward Robert Derwent.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, Dixon, with pastor Jack Briggs, officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Freeport.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
Arrangements were completed by Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.
Condolences may be sent to www.prestonschilling.com.
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