Martene Joan Byers

Martene Joan (Porter) Byers, age 89, of Lafayette, Indiana passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023. She was born May 2, 1934 in Kokomo to Gerald Omer and May Aline "Ileene" Porter. She married her husband of 64 years, Charles "Chuck" Byers, of Kokomo, on January 21, 1949. He preceded her in death on February 26, 2013. Martene retired from McGill Manufacturing in Monticello. Her and her husband resided between Lake Shaffer and Kokomo and enjoyed years buying and selling antiques and collectibles. Martene was a member of Courtland Avenue Church of Christ of Kokomo. She became an avid Forever Trumper and never missed a chance to cheer for her "Donny". She is survived by two sons, Charles "Chip" (Anabelle) Byers Jr., of Texas, and Bryan (Dawn) Byers, of Kokomo; daughter, Betsy (Mark) Jansma, of Lafayette, with whom she made her home surrounded by family; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild; sister, Janet (John) Fenn; and brother, Gerald (Phyllis) Porter. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles; and two children, Kevin and Teresa Byers. There will be a time of visitation for Martene on Thursday, November 16, 2023 from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service at 1:00 P.M. at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home, 2097 West Alto Road, Kokomo, In 46902. Pastor Kevin Kay will be officiating. Private burial will follow to Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Martene to St. Jude Children's Hospital, envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SunsetmemoryGarden.com for the Byers family.