Martin F Israel Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Martin Israel of Lindenhurst, IL passed away suddenly on Friday, January 21, 2022, at the age of 50. He was loving a son, brother, and friend. His passion and integrity to those he loved was unwavering. His infectious smile and laugh will live on forever. He was born to Louis and Bonnie Israel on May 12. 1971. Martin grew up in West Chicago, IL where he attended West Chicago Community High School. Following high school, Martin studied electronics at ITT in Schaumburg IL and then earned his B.S. from ITT in Indianapolis IN. In the mid 1990s Martin started his career at Motorola (later Motorola Solutions) that continued until his passing. He was a well-respected and loved colleague, mentor, and friend to those he worked with. Martin had a deep love of animals and nature. He enjoyed visiting the local forest preserves with his dogs on the weekends, and spending time with friends and family while traveling in his RV. Martin also enjoyed creating things and tinkering, whether it was with wood, electronics, and lately 3D printing. He is survived by his mother, Bonnie Israel, his father, Louis Israel, his older sister, Wendy Israel, and his younger sister, Annette Israel, as well as his extended family and an abundance of friends. We will all miss him more than words can say. Martin's memorial service will be on Saturday, August 20th at Cantigny Golf Course 27W270 Mack Rd, Wheaton, IL from 11:30am-12:00pm. Visitation to follow from 12:00pm-2:30pm. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in memory of Martin to the Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or your local animal shelter

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Martin F Israel

May 12, 1971 - January 21, 2022