Candace Martin, 75, of Evansville, IN, passed away on May 30th, 2026 at Heart to Heart Hospice.
She is preceded her in death by her parents, Raymond and Martha VanDuyn; brother, Jim; and her husband of 42 years, Robert (Punky).
She is survived by her daughters, Jully Thread (Jim), Robyn Page (Brad); and the loves of her life, her granddaughters, Natalie and Lauren.
She enjoyed crocheting winter hats every year for the students at Holy Spirit School in Evansville and bragging about her amazing granddaughters.
She was a devout Catholic and spent most of her years as a member at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Enfield, IL before moving to Evansville to be closer to family.
There will be no services.
Julie Klopke says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Candy and Bob always had a smile on their face and kind words to share with us and our kids, Philip and Jillian. What a blessing all of you were to us as neighbors. We’re so sure Bob is happy to be with Candy again in their heavenly home. Now they can cheer on the Cubs together again, too.
Paul & Julie Klopke
Alfrieda Oldham says
Thoughts and prayers for the family. May she go in peace and be blessed with the the good Lord. Amen
Connie Martin-Baker says
With heartfelt sympathy. Such a lovely lady whom I know will be so missed. 🙏
Tonya Porter says
My dear friend Robyn and family,
You are being prayed over and you are loved! We are so sorry for the loss of your beautifully, sweet mom and grandma. Heaven is rejoicing and Jesus has welcomed her with open arms! Love and prayers! – The Porters
Cindy says
Prayers to Jully and Robin. Candy was a hard worker and was always a caregiver to Bob and everyone.
George Doherty says
I was a church member with Candy at ZOAR UCC and enjoyed her fellowship very much. God rest her soul! My condolences to her family. I know you all will miss her very much.
Donna Basinger says
Oh my goodness girls so sorry for your loss. Your Mother had a piece of my heart. She was an amazing lady. I know she will be greatly missed. Sending Love and prayers.
Great friend and fellow Parishioner St.. Patricks
Church Enfield, Illinois
Donna Basinger
Deacon Jim & Sonia Keepes says
Jully, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless!
John Pfister says
Much love, respect, and sympathy. Prayers for healing, condolence, and consolation.