Martha Kerslake
December 26, 1946 ~ December 19, 2022
Martha Ann (Beat) Kerslake, 75, passed away in their home on Monday, December 19, 2022. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. on Saturday January 7, 2023, at Tipton Bible Church. Burial: Lisbon Cemetery.
Those unable to attend are invited to watch the service via livestream. Please find the livestream link on Martha's Tribute Wall.
Martha is survived by her husband, Allen; children, Mark (Cyndi) Kerslake, Vicki (Arnie) Jensen, Sarah (Forrest) Wandling, and Rebecca (Matthew) Brown; grandchildren, Kristin Jensen, Rachel Kerslake, Allison Jensen, Elizabeth (Josh) Moser, Kaitlyn Kerslake, Cameron Wandling, Jacob Kerslake, Claire Wandling, Emmett Brown, and Lucas Brown; and brother, Jeffrey (Mary) Beat.She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Anthony Beat.
Martha was born December 26, 1946, in Illinois, and adopted at the age of 6 months by Victor and Pauline (Gebhards) Beat. Martha was united in marriage to Allen Kay Kerslake on April 23, 1968. She enjoyed flowers, plants, history, reading, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Memorials may be directed to Tipton Bible Church or DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging and Dementia in memory of Martha.
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Allen and family,
I’m so sorry to learn of Martha’s passing. I will always remember Martha and when thinking of her, I can see her big smile. Know she was loved by many and will be missed.
You are in my thoughts,
Annamae Baker
Our sincerest condolences Sean and Bridget Gehring
I worked with Martha at Casey’s in Mt. Vernon and I loved every minute of it. She was a character! She was a good and firm boss, but a fun one. She will be missed.
Martha & I were classmates at the Academy of Our Lady, all girls High school in Peoria, Illinois, since 1960. She lived in Morton, I’ll. We went to the Academy, all four years. We had a wonderful friendship all these years. She has the best family.
I will miss her tremendously, but I’m glad she is in Heaven. She will always be my friend.
Thinking of you and sending lots of love.
Many fond memories of your Mom from earlier years when you kids were little. Always was very spunky and a very busy lady! Keeping you in our thoughts and prayer’s! Rejoice in the peace God gives.
Matt and family, Positive thoughts and healing wishes from The Mixed Bases!
In sympathy for Sarah Wandling and family