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1918 - 2005 (87 years)
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Ruth Maxine MARTIN [2] |
- Martens, Ruth 87 of Charlotte, died Saturday, August 06, 2005 at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Martens was born May 28, 1918 in Charlotte, the daughter of Wilbur and Laura (Deer) Martin. She was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church, the St. Mary Altar Society and Bible Study group. Ruth was also active as a Reading Grandma for St. Mary School, a Hayes-Green Beach Hospital gift shop volunteer, and as a member of the GFWC Charlotte Woman's Club & book club and Altruistic Bridge Club. She belonged to the Lady of Lourdes Church & guild in Venice, Florida for ten years during the winter months. Ruth was an avid reader and enjoyed playing cards every week at the Charlotte Country Club where she was an honorary member.
She is survived by her daughters Mary Jean (Daryl) Baker of Charlotte, Patricia J. (Gene) Tidd of Eaton Rapids, Elizabeth "Jane" (Ronald) Davis of Sunfield, Nancy J. (John) Holton of Olivet, Charlene J. (Richard) Wagner of Grand Ledge and Margaret Ann Snyder of Shepherd; 18 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law Evelyn Kelley of Battle Creek and Wilda Bust of Marinette Wisc. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charlie in 1993, son Michael John Martens in 1990 and by her brothers, Howard, Harold & Arlin Martin and sister, Agnes Cramer.
The family will receive visitors from 3-5 and 7-9 PM Monday at the Pray Funeral Home. A Parish Rosary will be recited 7:00 PM Monday at Pray Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte, with Rev. Fr. Denis R. Spitzley, and Rev. Fr. Thomas Nenneau concelebrating. Interment will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary Church Building Fund or to the St. Vincent DePaul Society.
Posted on Find A Grave originally created by Laura Plummer Ranville but maintained by Gerald Deer [1]
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Birth |
28 May 1918 |
Charlotte, Eaton Co., Michigan [2, 3] |
Gender |
Female |
Fact |
Daughter of Wilbur Martin and Laura Deer [2] |
Death |
6 Aug 2005 |
Charlotte, Eaton Co., Michigan [3] |
Burial |
Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte, Eaton Co., Michigan [3] |
Person ID |
I99420 |
Main Tree |
Last Modified |
15 Jun 2020 |
Family |
Charles Ernest MARTENS, b. 21 Nov 1911, Newaygo County, Michigan d. 2 Mar 1993, Michigan (Age 81 years) |
Marriage |
22 Feb 1941 |
Charlotte, Eaton Co., Michigan [2] |
Family ID |
F41112 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Last Modified |
12 Jun 2020 |
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Event Map |
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| Burial - - Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte, Eaton Co., Michigan |
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Headstones |
| Charles Ernest Martens and Ruth M. Martin Headstone Charles E., so of Henry Martens and Evaline (Eva) Davis, and his wife Ruth M. Martin are buried in the Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte, Eaton Co., Michigan.
Maintained by: Gerald Deer
Originally created by: Laura Plummer Ranville
Photo added by: Chuck Brandon |
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Sources |
- [S11613] Find A Grave: Obituary Notice for Ruth M. Martin Martens.
- [S6971] Ancestry.com: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
- [S02329] Find A Grave Website.
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