Martin Joseph Broad, 84 of Dolton, IL born on August 1, 1925. He passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2010. Beloved father of Joe (Michelle) Broad and Maxine (Brian Reynolds; loving grandfather of Michele (Brad) Smith, Hugh and Megan Reynolds; cherished great grandfather of Olivia and Ava Smith. Fond brother of Mary, Helen, Rebecca, Alan and Mickey; Caring son in law and life long friend of Jerry and Betty Barker; dear friend of Edward and Shirley; preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Betty Broad; parents, David Broad and Ruth Broad (nee Burgess) and sister, Nancy. Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 from 3:00-7:00 PM at Kish Funeral Home 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Funeral service will be on Thursday at 8:30 AM at the funeral home. Interment, Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Martin was a Marine who fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima; a cancer survivor, fisherman, horseshoe player and sports enthusiast. He was a member of the Machinist Union for 50 years, retired from Duncan Meter Maintenance after many years of service and drove a cab in his retirement years.