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Martin Lawrence Anderson, “Marty the Party”

Martin Lawrence Anderson, affectionately known as “Marty the Party,” passed away at the age of 78 on March 29, 2026, in Lockport, Illinois, surrounded by the love of his life and his children. He was born on November 4, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Myrtle (Westman) and Melvin Anderson, and was a long-time resident of Homewood, Illinois.

Marty was the beloved husband of JoAnn (Paliga) Anderson, with …

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It was 1978, almost the start of the Go-Go '80s,  and I was a young idealist who finally figured out she had to get a b…

It was 1978, almost the start of the Go-Go '80s,  and I was a young idealist who finally figured ou…

It was 1978, almost the start of the Go-Go '80s,  and I was a yo…

It really is! He looks so relaxed!
It really is! He looks so relaxed!
It really is! He looks so relaxed!

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November 4th, 1947
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March 29th, 2026
Lockport, IL

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Martin ""Marty The Party"" Anderson