Dennis M. "Marty" Montgomery Obituary (1949 - 2023)

Dennis M. "Marty" Montgomery 74, of Decatur, IL passed away at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, August 19, 2023, in St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, IL. A service to celebrate Dennis's life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in Dennis's memory c/o Avery and/or Leo Dick for their educational expenses. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at dawson-wikoff.com. Dennis was born August 6, 1949, in Taylorville, IL the son of Dennis and Phyllis (Martin) Montgomery. He married Linda F. (Bergman) Strausbaugh on May 9, 2005. Dennis was an Estimator for Midwest Construction. He was a 1967 graduate from Taylorville High School and was very active with his class reunions. Dennis had obtained the rank of Eagle Scout. He was a Licensed Surveyor. Dennis was also an avid bowler having bowled in many area leagues. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Taylorville. Surviving is his wife: Linda of Decatur; son: Eric Montgomery (Amanda Burkholder) of Mt. Zion; daughters: Jayma Trahan (Scott) of Decatur and Nicole Dick (Robert) of Bethany, IL; brother: Terry Cowgill (Cindy) of Taylorville, IL; grandchildren: Brianna, Tiffany, Kyrsten, Avery and Leo. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Dennis was a loving husband, dad, and a wonderful papa.