Martha Ann Drury

Martha Ann Drury, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away on December 17, 2025, at Jackson County Hospital, in Maquoketa, IA. Born on November 1, 1961, in Clinton, IA, Martha was the cherished daughter of Donald Sr and Mary Huebner. She was raised in Fulton, IL, where she began a life rooted in family, hard work, and compassion.

Martha first married Randy Jepsen, and together they were blessed with three wonderful children; Jesse, Tom, and Ashlie.

Martha worked at Products Unlimited for many years where she met the love of her life, Thomas Drury. On July 19, 1996, she and Thomas got married, uniting their family as one. They celebrated 29 years together.

Martha went to college getting a degree in Medical Coding and worked at Mercy for many years. She also decided to pursue her love for cooking. Her culinary talents were well known once she opened her own restaurant, The Hilltop. Her famous potato salad and tacos were the most popular. She owned The Hilltop for 5 years. After she closed The Hilltop, she continued her love for cooking and worked at The Hotel Restaurant in Bellevue, IA. Later, she was grateful to work alongside family at Jesse’s Automotive in Miles, Iowa.

A woman of many passions, Martha found joy in the simple pleasures of life; camping under the stars, casting a line into the water, sipping coffee on the porch, and tending to her garden. She had a special fondness for long road trips, a cold Diet Mountain Dew in hand, and the soothing rhythm of crochet in her lap.

Above all, Martha adored her family. She was the heart of every gathering, always making time to be with those she loved most. Her laughter and kindness will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Martha is survived by her husband, Thomas; children, Jesse (Yolanda) Jepsen, Thomas Jepesn and Ashlie Jepsen; step-children, Heather Drury and Tommy Drury; grandchildren, Darian (Tyler) Judge, Kaylea (Logan) Gengenbach, Whitney Seeser, Rylie Gillen, Johnny Gillen, and Calvin Drury, Brandley Drury; great-grandchildren, Brynlee, Kade, and Case; siblings, Donald (Sue) Huebner, Robert (Vicki) Huebner, Angie (Jon) Ryder, Jon (Becky) Robinson, and June (Larry) Plathe; and brother-in-law, Charles (Renae) Drury. Martha is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Mary, and grandchildren, Eldon and Addy.

A funeral service will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Preston. Visitation will take place before the service, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, with a luncheon to follow.