Ashley Martinson’s smile brightly and boldly entered our lives October 18th, 1985 and on March 8th, 2022 her smile passed with her into eternal life.
She is survived by her beloved parents, Richard and Deanna Martinson; her fiancé, Erik Petersen her two sons, Richard (Ricky) and Axel; her sister, Dana Martinson (Christopher Tresik); her two nieces, Ryann and Anasophia; aunts, uncles, many close cousins and dear friends.
Ashley is preceded in death by her Grandma & Grandpa Bellomy, Grandma & Grandpa Martinson, Grandma Jeanie, and Papa Skippy. Her uncle(s) Leroy, Wally, & Jr Martinson, Gary David, and Goebal Bellomy. Her aunt(s) Peggy Pringle, Patsy Renchen, Susie Martinson and her special cousins Ryan & Travis Bellomy, Michael Martinson, Jr. and Alicia Thompson.
Ashley was a lifelong resident of Kenosha, WI. She attended local K.U.S.D schools and in 2004 she graduated from Reuther Central High School. For 20 years she held pride in serving the public at Kenosha’s local restaurant and retail establishments. This past year she took on the ultimate role of service, her most cherished position, a stay-at-home-mother to her sons, Ricky and Axel.
Some people have the ability to always see the beauty surrounding them and in others. Ashley was one of those people. She never ceased to acknowledge the beauty in people, even when they were at their worst. She always stopped to appreciate the sunset and to smell the roses! Ashley never shied away from an adventure that peaked her interest; however, she truly enjoyed the simplest pleasures in life. From cuddling with her sons, fishing with her fiancé, helping her nieces with their hair, craft projects, to a simple walk through the neighborhood, she paused and appreciated those moments. Ashley highly valued the simple pleasure of a conversation with a friend. She was consistently welcoming and available to lend an ear. Many felt comfortable talking to her about topics ranging from nothing in particular at all, to the meaning of life itself. If you were so lucky to discuss the meaning of life with her, you would know her meaning and purpose in life was family. Nothing made her smile shine brighter than having her family and friends together.
Whether you are able to join us for her service or not, we ask that you take a moment to honor Ashley by appreciating the beauty that surrounds you, the beauty in others and to smile while you enjoy life’s simplest pleasures.
Ashley’s infectious smile may be gone from our world but it will never be forgotten.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 to 12:00, service at 12:00 and luncheon to follow on Tuesday, March 15th, 2022 at The Point Church. Located at 900 Lewis Ave. Winthrop Harbor, IL.
Casey Family Options Funerals and Cremations
Stephen P. Casey, Owner/Funeral Director
(262) 653-0667
www.CaseyFamilyOptions.com
Tiffany Rocco says:
Ashley! You were the most beautiful soul I have EVER had the pleasure to know! My heart is heavy with the thought of not talking to or seeing you ever again! You gave me so much hope and inspiration when I needed it! You were such a great mom! Although I know this to be true (you being gone) My heart won’t let My mind believe! You will be missed and loved forever!! Until I see you again beautiful light up that sky!!!
Alexandria Ellsworth says:
When I think of Ashley, her smile is the very first thing that comes to mind. I was one of the lucky ones to have had the honor of having her in my life since we were kids. No matter the good or bad times we experienced together, I never doubted her loyalty. I have so many memories I can cherish and hold onto forever. My heart is so heavy, and my deepest condolences to her wonderful family. A family I often wished I had. I will never forget her laugh and her hugs that felt like for that second everything was okay no matter what you were going through. Ashley may you rest in peace, you’ll always be with me, you took a piece of my heart when you left. I love you always and forever. Fly angel fly ❤️
Lori Johnson says:
Many good times in our school days
fly high love praying for your family
Rhianna Karls says:
Ashley, growing up with you in high school was such an amazing joy to have you as one of the ppl I could actually call a friend. Times may have been tough but you still went on. You aureus see the bright side to life regardless of the situation. You were always an ear I loved having hear my sorrows. Note your an Angel that we shall all pray to and a guardian angels to those sweet children of yours. God has a plan for everyone and even tho we may think he took you too soon he might have taken you at just the right time for maybe the devil might have taken you instead and Your a beautiful soul that God deserves to have! You’ll be missed much! Xoxo
Eli says:
We were always fighting for our happiness. Your beautiful story doesn’t end here a new life with God has only begun. I love you💔
Tammy says:
Our sweet Ashley, your beautiful smile would always light up a room. To have known you is to love you.
You will never know how much you will be missed by family and friends. Through all the sadness, one thing that gives me peace is because of your faith and love of Jesus, I know we will meet again.
Rip sweet angel.
Diane Burke says:
We will miss you every day our lives,we loved you more than you know.Miss your smile ,your laugh and THE BEAUTIFUL YOU !!!! RIP my darling. Love MEMA & BRIAN.
Kayla Freund says:
I was really fond of Ashley, and this is heartbreaking news. My condolences to all that loved her.
Monica says:
The law of conservation of energy is a law of physics that states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, but only changed from one form into another or transferred from one object to another.
Dear Ashley, your energy always has been and always will be.❤️
I think of you and feel your energy through the memories.
I don’t have to close my eyes to see your smile its beautiful and bright like the sun.
I now know you were an Angel all along, you shined brighter then the rest of us.
🕊️We all Love you🕊️
Zoe says:
I just want to tell you Ashley that I love you very much you were always a good friend I just found out today I tried messaging you with no response and check Facebook this is how I found out Ashley you will always be miss and forever in my heart ❤️ I love you