Martin Hochman (1922-2016)

Martin Hochman, Jr., 94, passed away Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 at his home near Ellsworth.
He was born Nov. 1, 1922 in Ellsworth County to Martin Sr. and Emma (Hanzlicek) Hochman. A lifetime resident of Ellsworth County, Martin was a farmer and stockman and a member of Ellsworth Lodge146 AF&AM.
He married Edna Boyer in Lincoln, Kan. on April 4, 1950. She preceded him in death in 2002.
Martin is survived by his son, Myron Hochman (Dianne) of Lorraine; daughters, Dianne Rogers of Lorraine, Roxie Janssen (Jack) of Geneseo, and Sharrilyn Smith (Troy) of Wichita; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; and sons, Marlin and Marty IV.
Visitation will be from 1-8 p.m. today  (Thursday, Nov. 17) at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, with family present 6-8 p.m.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. A private family burial will take place prior to the service in Ellsworth Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 45, Ellsworth, Kan. 67439.
Condolences may be posted online at parsonsfh.com