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Martin Nissen

1928 - 2022

Martin Nissen obituary, 1928-2022, Chicago, IL

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1928

DIED

2022

Martin Nissen Obituary

Martin (Marty) Nissen passed away Wednesday June 15, 2022, at William J. Riley Hospice in Munster Indiana. Martin Nissen was born in rural Grant Park, Illinois (Petersburg) on August 8th, 1928, to Carsten and Hulda (Petersen) Nissen. He married Judith Mitchell (Judy) on April 2nd, 1960. The lord blessed them with one son Martin Carsten on January 13th, 1961, three grandchildren, Martin Carsten Junior, Samantha Lynn and Patrick John who is in heaven, and one great grandchild Ann-Maree Nissen. Later in Life son Marty blessed the family with his dear wife Kimberly Jo Johnson LaFord and her 3 boys, Orion, Lucas Nicholas (Megan) and their children Rhona and Joaquin. Marty attended Grant Park schools until going to work for Loitz Brothers Construction. He then spent 2 years in the U.S. army overseas in Korea. He spent most of his working life alongside his wife Judy in the car business owning Marty's Auto Sales, MJM leasing and The Money Lenders in South Chicago Heights. He is survived by his nephews Larry (Cathy Guendling) Nissen, Herman (Donna) Ohrt, Chris (Pepper) Ohrt, Karl Hamann (Nancy) and nieces Cheryl (Chuck) McConkey, Carol (Dean)Larson, Helga (Harry)Brady and Erica (Merle) Giles. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother John Nissen, two sisters Anna Ohrt and Catherine Hamann. Marty was baptized in 1928 and confirmed in 1942 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in rural Grant Park where he was still a member. Visitation will be at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Saturday June 25, 2022, from 9 AM until the funeral at 11 AM. Burial will be at the St. Paul's Cemetery.

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Published by SouthtownStar on Jun. 22, 2022.

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Bart W Zeller

June 25, 2022

Judy and Marty Jr: I got word of Marty's passing on Thursday, and explored about every possibility of flying to Chicago to be with you. It just did not work out. I'm so sorry and know these are difficult times. Your Husband and Father came to my rescue when I really needed a friend. He put me to work at Marty's Auto Sales and I had the pleasure of working with Larry and shared many laughs during the night hours. My kids still remember Marty going to the concession stand and bringing some candy to them while they sat in the stands watching a softball game. He was a great man, a man of honor, and his handshake was the law.
Getting old "sucks" and all I ever get are notices of my friends passing away. This one hit me the hardest because we shared time at the "lot"; played racquetball like it was the last game we would ever play. What fun, what laughs. I have nothing but fond memories of Marty and his kindness. Prayers and love to you.

Claudia Parisi

June 17, 2022

He will be missed

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