Cynthia Ann Martin

Memorial services for Cindy Martin, age 66 of Albert Lea, will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, Albert Lea, MN.  Pastor John Holt will officiate.  Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery at a later date. Friends may greet the family one hour prior to the services at the church.  Online condolences are welcome at:  www.bayviewfuneral.com

Cindy died on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at her home.

Cynthia Ann Martin was born on February 7, 1953 in Owatonna, MN., the daughter of Jim and Erliss (Anderson) Grass.  She attended and graduated from the Owatonna School System.  She graduated from the University of Minnesota where she was a proud member of the Lambda Delta Phi.  Cindy was the Extension Agent for Goodhue, Olmsted and Rice counties.  She was united in marriage to LaVerne (Marty) Martin on June 9, 1984 in Faribault, MN.  Cindy worked along side her husband on their farm where they raised registered Suffolk Sheep.  She enjoyed reading, card games, fishing and visiting with her family and many friends.  Cindy was a member of First Lutheran Church and some of the organizations that Marty belonged to including the Sheep and Pork Producers Associations.

Cindy is survived by her father, Jim Grass; brothers and sisters-in-law, Buz (Cea) Grass, Julie Grass, Kim Glover and Pete Grass; nephew, Jake (Lindsay) Grass and their children Madeline, Kaylee, Jeremiah and Lydia; niece, Mandi (Andy) Resler and their children Blake and Creedence; and many cousins.

Cindy was preceded in death by her mother, Erliss Grass; and husband, LaVerne (Marty) Martin.