She was born on February 1, 1945 in Pittsfield, IL one of nine children born to George and Mary (Wheeler) England. She married Robert E. Kelleher on December 16, 1961 in Aurora, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and seven siblings.
Surviving are her four children, Marcy Kelleher, Becky (Gary) Sanford, Roberta (Russell) Bell and Robert (LaDonna) Kelleher Jr, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one sister, and two brothers.
Martha was a devout Christian who loved the Lord with all her heart. She also loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren dearly.
A funeral will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 11:00am with Pastor Craig Hislope to officiate. Visitation will be held from 10:00am until service time at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Burial will follow the service at Parkview Cemetery in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to the Susan G Komen Foundation.