Martha L. Burnes

September 30, 1943 - March 3, 2022

Martha L. Burnes, 78, of Rensselaer, Indiana, passed away on March 3, 2022, at her residence. Martha was born in Honesdale, Pennsylvania on September 30, 1943, the daughter of Gordon Miller Sr. and Ethel (Knapp) Miller. Martha was a waitress/server for the former City Office & Pub for over twenty-three years and for the former Peppin’s Restaurant for over five years. She also enjoyed bartending and caring for her friends and customers at the Rensselaer Moose Lodge. She enjoyed reading, planting and harvesting in her vegetable garden, and she was an avid birdwatcher. She loved to travel and see new sights and new places. Mostly, Martha loved to spend time with her family and significant other, Ray Bozell. Martha is survived by her children, Edward Buckley of Hobart, IN, Tina (Bryan) Britton of Kouts, IN, Brian (Sylvania) Chadwick and LaVon (Greg) Parker, both of Rensselaer, IN; grandchildren, Chad, Kendell, Tayler, Zachary, Shelby, and Sean; great grandchildren, Cory and Eila; significant other, E. Ray Bozell. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Gordon Miller Jr., daughter, Kathy Buckley, and grandson, Cory Buckley. Friends may call upon the family for a Time of Remembrance at Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM CST. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children.