Margaret Martinez, 89, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Parkview Gardens in Racine.  Margaret was born June 10, 1935 in Crystal City, Texas, the daughter of Juan and Maria (Nee: Gutierrez) Rodriguez.  On July 2, 2007, Margaret married Robert Martinez in Crystal City, Texas.  Margaret was a hard worker all her life, being a migrant worker at a very young age.  Margaret was known as a great cook and a very great mom.  She truly loved her children, they were her everything.  Margaret will be deeply missed by her children Mario (Martha Lomeli) Martinez, Ruben Martinez and Rose H. Martinez.  She will also be missed by a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren along with her siblings Irma Gonzales, Jacinta Gonzales, Janie Jimenez, Albert Jimenez, Arthur Jimenez and Freddy Jimenez.    She will also be missed by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.  Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her sons John Martinez and Jose Martinez and daughter Diana Ballantyne.

Annette Guadalupe Martinez, age 44 , passed away on Friday, March 22,2024 at Aurora St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. Annette was born on March 27,1979, in Racine, the daughter of Ruben Martinez and Mary Rodriguz Gonzalez. She loved listening to music, most of all she enjoyed  and cherished spending time with her children. Annette will be deeply missed by her parents, Ruben and Mary, five children, Alexis, Alawna, Abigal, Aliveah, and Amir as well as  one grandchild, Penelope. She will also be missed by her sister Amy (Eric) Rodriguez and brother Ruben Rodriguez, one uncle, Mario (Martha)Martinez, one aunt, Rose Helen Martinez, grandmother Margart Martinez, as well as nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Annette is preceded in death by her grandparents, one aunt and two uncles. A memorial visitation will be held at Strouf Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 from 6:00 P.M-7:00 P.M.  Burial will be private per Annette’s wishes.