Perry, Martha Sue 'Schrader'

Martha Sue Schrader Perry

2/27/1969 - 6/12/2010

 Martha Sue “Schrader” Perry, of Vinton, lost her courageous battle with cancer, with her daughter Angie by her side. Friends may visit from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel, Vinton. Funeral services at 11 a.m. Thursday at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel, 212 E. Sixth St., Vinton. The Rev. John Karrick will officiate and a private committal service will be held. A luncheon will be held after funeral services at the American Legion Hall, 105 North R Ave., Vinton. A memorial fund has been established.

Martha was born Feb. 27, 1967, in Vinton, Iowa, the daughter of Harry and Caroline Schrader. She graduated from Washington High School in Vinton, in 1985.

Survivors include her daughter, Angela; mother, Caroline; brother, Rodney; sister, Rosella; and a very special niece, Samantha.

She was preceded in death by her father, Harry Schrader.

Martha worked for Amana Refrigeration, Ox Yoke Inn and was owner of Memories of you Photography. She gained many life long friends at work and enjoyed her time with co-workers and customers.

Martha was a friend and sister to all those who knew her. She was the most positive, inspiring person you would ever meet. She touched everyone she knew with her contagious smile.

Martha's pride and joy was her daughter, Angie. She loved waitressing, taking pictures and spending time with family and friends. Her house was always a visual delight inside and out during the Christmas season winning her many awards.

Her daughter wishes to thank Mercy Hospice and the U of I Hospital and Clinics for the excellent care her mother received. Angie deeply appreciates the love and support of her and her mother's family and friends.