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Martha Kathleen Rod

Birth	:	18 Jun 1963 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	15 Mar 2019 Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial	:	Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2987130, -91.7774110
Description	:	Martha Rod, 55, of Fort Atkinson, Wis., died Friday, March 15, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, following a brief illness. A memorial service in her honor is at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at the Dunlap Memorial Home in Fort Atkinson. Visitation is from 4 p.m. Wednesday at the memorial home until time of service. Burial will take place at a later date at Lutheran Cemetery in Decorah. Martha Kathleen Rod was born June 18, 1963, in Decorah. She was the fifth of five children born to Herbert and Norene (Kaasa) Rod. Martha was born... Read More	Martha Rod, 55, of Fort Atkinson, Wis., died Friday, March 15, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, following a brief illness. A memorial service in her honor is at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at the Dunlap Memorial Home in Fort Atkinson. Visitation is from 4 p.m. Wednesday at the memorial home until time of service. Burial will take place at a later date at Lutheran Cemetery in Decorah. Martha Kathleen Rod was born June 18, 1963, in Decorah. She was the fifth of five children born to Herbert and Norene (Kaasa) Rod. Martha was born with Down syndrome and brought much joy, love and laughter into her family’s life. In 1970 she moved to Jefferson, Wis., where she attended St. Coletta School. She lived in a group home run by Ruth Briley and Millie Bennin, who raised her in the Christian faith with love, discipline and humor. In 2005, the group home, now called “New Beginnings,” was transferred to Ruby and James Copeland. Martha graduated from St. Coletta in 1984. She worked for many happy years at Opportunities Inc. in Fort Atkinson. Martha’s favorite activities included traveling with her Wisconsin family in their camper, shopping and celebrating birthdays and holidays. She loved watching her DVDs. Her favorites were episodes of the TV show CHiPS and Disney animated films. In 2010 Martha went to Disney World in Florida, where she met many of her favorite characters, including Winnie the Pooh, Mary Poppins and Mickey Mouse. Martha was the epitome of the “happy camper.” She was a cheerful, affectionate and occasionally feisty personality. She loved the color green, M&Ms, Tinkerbelle, Winnie the Pooh and her canine pets, Paris and Milo. Martha was always happy and excited to visit her Iowa family and happy and excited to go home to her Wisconsin family. Martha is survived by her sisters, Janice Rod of Mason City, Carolyn Rod of Decorah; her brother, David (Bette) of Coralville; two nephews, a niece, a grandniece, grandnephew, her godparents, Bob and Jo Rod; her Wisconsin family: Ruby and James Copeland, Mary Bennin, Linda Smith, Mary Jane Simdon and many friends and coworkers. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents, her sister, Mary; aunt and uncles, Ruth Briley and Millie Bennin. Memorials may be directed to Opportunities Inc. or Paddy’s Paws both of Fort Atkinson.

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Where is Martha Kathleen Rod's memorial?
Martha Kathleen Rod's memorial is located at: Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did Martha Kathleen Rod death?
Martha Kathleen Rod death on 15 Mar 2019 in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Martha Kathleen Rod's memorial?
Latitude: 43.2987130
Longitude: -91.7774110

Family Members:

Parent

Herbert Leslie Rod

(1918 - 2001)

Caroline Norene Kaasa Rod

(1918 - 2014)

Siblings

Mary Kathleen Rod

(1948 - 1959)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2987130, -91.7774110

2. Phelps Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2908150, -91.7830920

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7. Union Prairie Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2585983, -91.8368988

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Coordinate: 43.3608017, -91.7885971

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11. Washington Prairie Norwegian Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2352982, -91.7433014

12. Glenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2947998, -91.6760406

13. Bruvold Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2221968, -91.7509863

14. Springfield Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2221985, -91.8171997

15. McIntosh Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2696991, -91.8833008

16. Springwater Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3792000, -91.7431030

17. Madison Lutheran Church East Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3133000, -91.8986000

18. Hauge Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3922000, -91.7740000

19. Canoe Ridge Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3537000, -91.6577000

20. Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2817001, -91.6346970

21. Garfield Family Cemetery
Conover, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2266900, -91.8846700

22. Pontoppidan Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2747002, -91.6339035

23. Madison Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3135986, -91.9233017

24. Scandinavian Methodist-Episcopal Cemetery
Washington Prairie, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2695000, -91.6347000