Edward K.

Martin

Edward K. Martin, 74, of Milan, Illinois, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Harmony of Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Graveside services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, November 16, at Rock Island National Cemetery, where the Vietnam Veterans of the Quad Cities will present military honors. Those wishing to join the procession are invited to meet in the parking lot at Trimble Pointe, 701 12th Street, Moline, at 9:15 a.m. Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities. Memorials may be made to Recreation & Restoration.

Edward Keith Martin was born October 7, 1952, in Moline, the son of Edward and Doris (VandeVoorde) Martin. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed playing baseball during his time in the military.

Ed married Bonnie Brown in 1980, and the couple had two daughters, Amanda and Emily. Bonnie passed away May 12, 1988. He later married Gail Gorman on December 10, 1988.

Ed worked as a carpenter and heavy equipment operator, but his greatest passion was dairy farming. He enjoyed working on the family farms, first in Wisconsin and later in Cambridge, Illinois.

In his free time, Ed enjoyed playing cards, spending time outdoors, especially fishing, and firing up the grill for family and friends.

Ed is survived by two daughters, Amanda (Lon) Mullen of Coal Valley, Illinois, and Emily (Chad) Borkgren of Osco, Illinois; five grandchildren, Macy, Maddie and Kipton Mullen, and Bonnie and Ellie Borkgren; siblings, Ron Martin, Gary (Lori) Martin, Cindy (Marvin) Smith, Joe Martin, Doug (Lindsay) Martin, and Lauri (Wayne) Martin Dumais; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tony Martin; and sister, Linda Bell.

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