Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston


Martha Lemming

( January 24, 1923 - August 11, 2011 )

Martha "Rusty" Lemming, 88, of Wolcott, died at 3 a.m., August 11, 2011 at White Oak Health Campus of Monticello. She was born January 24, 1923 in White County to Maurice and Ruth (Miller) Humphreys. She attended Meadow Lake School in Wolcott and graduated from Wolcott High School. She also attended Purdue University and graduated from Rush Presbyterian Nursing School in Chicago, IL. Her marriage was to Glenn E. Lemming on November 23, 1960 in Meadow Lake Presbyterian Church of Wolcott. He survives. She was a life member of the Meadow Lake Presbyterian Church. She served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army in the Philippines and in Tokyo, Japan in WWII as a nurse. She was a nurse at the Purdue Student Health Center from 1947-1960. She enjoyed volunteer work for cancer and mental health organizations, ceramics, playing cards, following Purdue sports, and watching football. She was an avid Chicago Bears fan. Surviving with her husband are three sons; John Lemming (wife: Deb) and Mark Lemming, both of Wolcott, and Mike Lemming (wife: Debbie) of Lafayette; a daughter, Glenise Ewalt (husband: Warren) of West Lafayette; two brothers, John Humphreys and Jim Humphreys (wife: Gloria) of Wolcott; and a cousin, Ruth Klink of West Lafayette, who was like a sister to Martha. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 12 p.m.(noon) until the time of service at 2 p.m., Sunday, August 14, 2011 at Meadow Lake Presbyterian Church of Wolcott. Pastor Anella McFee to officiate. Interment to follow at Meadow Lake Cemetery. In leau of flowers, memorials can be made in Martha's name to the Mental Health Association.