Martha Louise Galbraith, 87, of Burlington, Iowa, formerly of West Point, Iowa, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
She was born on November 27, 1936, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of John D. and Florence (Boeddeker) Hogan. On November 28, 1964, she married Russell Worly Galbraith. They later divorced.
She is survived by her three daughters: Audra (Todd) Gerleman of Lockridge, Iowa, Carolyn Galbraith of New London, Iowa, Sheila Galbraith - Hull of Fort Madison, Iowa; one son: Michael (Jennifer) Galbraith of Homer Glen, Illinois; nine grandchildren: Alexandria and Liam Gerleman, Colter LeMoyne, Cameron and Josie Zeller, Adrianna Galbraith and Elizabeth Hull, Linden and Sloane Galbraith; sisters: Mary Scheetz, Cecelia Richards, as well as several nieces and nephews, all of whom were special to her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters: Alberta Wetherill, Irene Parrot, Margaret Haas, Cleta Beimer; three brothers: George, John D. and Bernard Hogan.
Martha attended the Burlington Beauty Academy. Following her schooling, she worked at salons in Houghton and Fort Madison. She then, ran a hair salon out of her home until she retired. She lastly was employed by Sears.
Martha was a lifelong Catholic. A highlight of her life was when she and her sister saw Pope John Paul II in Des Moines. She enjoyed gardening, bowling, shopping, playing cards, dancing in her younger years, traveling, family get togethers and time spent with her grandchildren, whom she adored.
A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, September 30, 2024, at Denmark Cemetery in Denmark, Iowa with Father Dan Dorau officiating.
Burial will be at Denmark Cemetery.
A memorial has been established in her memory.
Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.
