Martha Grace Sheese

Private graveside services will be held at Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials in Martha’s memory may be made to the family.

Martha was born on May 9, 1932, in Buffalo, Iowa to Carl and Helen Babcock. Martha graduated from Buffalo High School in 1950 and later went to Scott Community College. She was united in marriage to Robert Sheese, Sr. on September 25, 1960 in Orlando, FL; he preceded her in death. Martha worked at the Davenport Kmart for 30 years before retiring in 1987. She loved to plant flowers in her garden, crochet, and cook for family and friends. Most of all she loved spending time with her family.

Martha is survived by her children: Roger Currier, Arvena (Martin) Means, Evelyn Spicer, Roberta (Robert) Pulse, Gerald Sheese, James Sheese, Christopher Sheese, and Cora (John) Greene; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two children Floyd Currier and Bryon Currier; and her brother John Babcock.