Lauretta Theresa "Laurie" Martinson
Lauretta Theresa "Laurie" Martinson, 96 years and 9 months, completed her journey on earth July 18, 2013. She was the daughter of Joseph A. and Theresa H. (Hildebrandt) Kleinheinz, born on October 9, 1916, in Wausau, Wisconsin. She attended Marquette University and the Music Conservatory in Milwaukee. In June of 1938, she married Clinton G. Martinson in Milwaukee; and seven children were born, one dying in infancy. Laurie was an accomplished musician and a juried artist. She played clarinet in a band on a Wausau radio station, as well as weddings; the organ at churches in Milwaukee; directed a men's choir in Milwaukee; gave music lessons, and sang in several church musicals and choirs in Tucson. After her children were grown, she developed her artistic talent, painting mainly Southwestern scenes in acrylic. When the art gallery The Artery opened, she was one of its charter members. Her painting won awards at the Pima County fairs, and she exhibited at many of the art shows in the region. She served her community by delivering food for Meals on Wheels and taking Holy Communion to those hospitalized at TMC. For several years she was a secretary for Tucson Unified School District. Laurie loved to travel and visited Europe several times as well as cruising to Hawaii, the Caribbean, and Alaska. She is survived by six children, Kay Ellen Fleming, Philip B. and Richard P. Martinson, Virginia J. (David) Hart,, Mary T. (Robin) Thim, and Dennis J. (Pamela) Martinson; six grandchildren, Mark S. (Michelle) Fleming, Scott E. (Heather) Fleming, Heather D. Fleming, Shannon (Tony) Dees, Stephanie (Dan) Ford, and Tara Martinson; ten great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Sr Lucille Kleinheinz FSPA; three half sisters, Jane Cumberland, Celine Persak, Eileen (Tom) Lopusynski; half brother, Rev. Joseph Kleinhenz; and a special niece, Judy (Ed) Martin, as well as numerous other nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband in 1983; a son, Gene Marion in 1954; two sisters, Eleanor Kleinheinz and Sr Clarice Kleinheinz; four half siblings, Gerald Kleinheinz, Anna Mae Rausch, Elizabeth Burkhart, Verneta Leith; and a son-in-law, Merle Fleming in 1983. A private Viewing was held for immediate family, and a Mass in celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Convent House, 460 W. 41st St., New York, New York 10036. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tucson/obituary.aspx?n=lauretta-theresa-martinson-laurie&pid=166094664&fhid=2500#fbLoggedOutObituary
Lauretta Theresa "Laurie" Martinson, 96 years and 9 months, completed her journey on earth July 18, 2013. She was the daughter of Joseph A. and Theresa H. (Hildebrandt) Kleinheinz, born on October 9, 1916, in Wausau, Wisconsin. She attended Marquette University and the Music Conservatory in Milwaukee. In June of 1938, she married Clinton G. Martinson in Milwaukee; and seven children were born, one dying in infancy. Laurie was an accomplished musician and a juried artist. She played clarinet in a band on a Wausau radio station, as well as weddings; the organ at churches in Milwaukee; directed a men's choir in Milwaukee; gave music lessons, and sang in several church musicals and choirs in Tucson. After her children were grown, she developed her artistic talent, painting mainly Southwestern scenes in acrylic. When the art gallery The Artery opened, she was one of its charter members. Her painting won awards at the Pima County fairs, and she exhibited at many of the art shows in the region. She served her community by delivering food for Meals on Wheels and taking Holy Communion to those hospitalized at TMC. For several years she was a secretary for Tucson Unified School District. Laurie loved to travel and visited Europe several times as well as cruising to Hawaii, the Caribbean, and Alaska. She is survived by six children, Kay Ellen Fleming, Philip B. and Richard P. Martinson, Virginia J. (David) Hart,, Mary T. (Robin) Thim, and Dennis J. (Pamela) Martinson; six grandchildren, Mark S. (Michelle) Fleming, Scott E. (Heather) Fleming, Heather D. Fleming, Shannon (Tony) Dees, Stephanie (Dan) Ford, and Tara Martinson; ten great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Sr Lucille Kleinheinz FSPA; three half sisters, Jane Cumberland, Celine Persak, Eileen (Tom) Lopusynski; half brother, Rev. Joseph Kleinhenz; and a special niece, Judy (Ed) Martin, as well as numerous other nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband in 1983; a son, Gene Marion in 1954; two sisters, Eleanor Kleinheinz and Sr Clarice Kleinheinz; four half siblings, Gerald Kleinheinz, Anna Mae Rausch, Elizabeth Burkhart, Verneta Leith; and a son-in-law, Merle Fleming in 1983. A private Viewing was held for immediate family, and a Mass in celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Convent House, 460 W. 41st St., New York, New York 10036. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tucson/obituary.aspx?n=lauretta-theresa-martinson-laurie&pid=166094664&fhid=2500#fbLoggedOut
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