MILWAUKEE - Jason M. Martz, the remarkable son of Jeffrey Martz and Barb Coyle, brother of David Martz and family friend of Jill LeStarge, died on Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, at the age of 25. He was preceded in death by Grampa Walter "Curly" Martz, Grampa Francis Coyle, and Grandma Jean Coyle (nee Cotter).

He is lovingly remembered by his cousins, Laurie, Sarah, Shannon, Erik, Elizabeth, Alana, Mike, Maria, Danielle and Alison; Grandma Myrtle Martz; and aunts and uncles, Jim, Julie, Jane, Jill and Joseph Martz, and Rose, Frank (Pat), Marykay, Sue, Mike and Paul Coyle. Jason is also survived by many other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held from noon until 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 13, at Prasser-Kleczka Bay View Chapel, 3275 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Private interment will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Waukesha.

Jason was a 1992 graduate of Cudahy High School, attended Roosevelt Middle School and Lloyd Street School. He worked as a clinical nursing assistant at Willowcrest Care Center, where he was enjoyed by staff and residents alike. He loved acting, GenCon, RenFair, reading, karaoke and clowning. Jason participated in clinic defense in the mid-1990s.

Jason had a big heart and was a good friend to many people. In death, through tissue donation, he will help 60 more. If desired, memorials would be greatly appreciated.