Martha Louk

Martha ("Marti") Olsen Louk, age 74, of Carmel, Indiana went peacefully to be with Jesus on April 11, 2020, just in time to join God’s Heavenly Choir for Easter (singing harmony, of course). Marti was born and raised in Decatur, Illinois where she and her future husband were set up on a blind date by their parents, met, and fell in love. John and Marti married in 1966 and spent the next few years making several places home, courtesy of the Navy. Of all the places they called home, Charleston, South Carolina was her favorite. Shortly after their stint in Charleston, Marti and John were blessed to become parents. Jennifer was the first - born in Decatur, IL followed by Greg and Eric – both born in San Diego, CA.

Marti was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who brought joy to everyone around her, lighting up rooms with a simple smile. She loved sunshine and warmth, Peanut M&Ms, reading romance novels, and listening to a wide variety of music from Mannheim Steamroller to Barry Manilow to a little Ringo Starr. Marti was endlessly creative in the kitchen (making the 1st birthday cakes for each of her grandchildren) and with her sewing abilities. While she dabbled in redwork and embroidery, her true passion was quilting, and it showed. Her quilts have been published in books and magazines, and each of her grandchildren has been blessed with a "Grannah Original" to hold dear. Cornerstone Lutheran Church in Carmel continues to display banners, paraments, and wall hangings she made with incredible detail and love.

Marti loved Jesus and she loved her family. She was the oldest of three children and raised three of her own – Jennifer, Greg, and Eric – during her 53-year marriage to John. Together, John and Marti will always be a true testament of living and loving unconditionally, which is visibly reflected in the lives of their children and their families.

Marti is survived by her husband John, brother Chris (Debbie) Olsen, sister Jane (Lynn) Black, daughter Jennifer (Travis) Cummings and their three children, son Greg (Sally) Louk and their four children, and son Eric (Kathaleen) Louk and their child. She is predeceased by her parents, William L. Olsen, Jr. and Harriet Bolz Olsen of Decatur, IL.

Just as I am, Thou wilt receive
Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve
Because Thy promise I believe
O Lamb of God, I come, I come