Stella Madeline Mark

Notes:

The February 2, 1967 Cass City Chronicle had a front page story and photo marking her 30th anniversary as a school bus driver, during which time she covered approximately 250,000 miles.

Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, October 29, 1997
Obituaries

Stella Martus

Stella Madeline Martus, 88, of Cass City, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 1997, in Tendercare Nursing Facility.

Born March 16, 1909, in Elkland Township, she was the daughter of Edward A. and Mary J. (Leitch) Mark.

She married William E. Martus Sept. 24, 1934 in Gagetown. He died March 29, 1989.

A school bus driver for 37 years for the Cass City School district, she was also a bookkeeper for Auten Motors Sales for 16 years, a member of the Zonta Club and St. Agatha Catholic Church, Gagetown. She was a former president of the St. Agatha Altar Society.

Surviving are 3 children, William (Marilyn) Martus of Richmond, Ind., Robert Martus of Flushing, and Mary Jean Zielke of Battle Creek; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-granchildren; 5 sisters, Betty (Leo) Aube of Davison, Bonnie (Richard) Dill of Caseville, Frances Kehoe of Cass City, Mary Leeson and Emaline Urquhart, both of Caseville, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Curt Martus; daughter-in-law, Miriam Martus; son-in-law, Wayne Zielke; brothers, Jim, Leitch and Archie Mark, and sisters, Grace Mark and Ruth Wurtsmith.

Funeral services were scheduled at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, at St. Agatha Catholic Church, Gagetown, with the Rev. George J. Scrour and Sr. Joan Mahar officiating, and burial in St. Agatha Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the St. Agatha Catholic Church.

Arrangements were made by Little & Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Fall 2007)

Stella married William Edward Martus, Sr. on 24 Sep 1934 in Gagetown, Tuscola County, Michigan. William was born on 26 Jun 1902 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 29 Mar 1989 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in St. Agatha Cemetery, Gagetown, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, July 22, 1965
Cass City Social and Personal Items
Page Two

Mr. and Mrs. William Martus went to Flint Sunday to see their new granddaughter, Lynn Marie, born July 14 in McLaren hospital in Flint to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Martus. She weighed seven pounds, nine ounces. Mrs. Martus and baby went to their home in Flint Monday. The other grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Girard McCormick of Flint.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)

RUSSELL, Lynn Marie (Martus) - Flushing, MI age 45 passed away peacefully, Tuesday, March 29, 2011 surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Funeral mass will be celebrated 11 AM Friday, April 1, 2011 at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church , 310 N. Cherry St., Flushing with Fr. Robert Klein
celebrant. Interment will follow at Flushing Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5-9 PM Wednesday and 1-3 and 5-9 PM Thursday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to St. Robert School Library.

Lynn was born July 14, 1965 to Robert Martus and the late Miriam Martus. She was a resident of Flushing for most of her life, graduating from Flushing High School in 1983. She married David Russell, on July 29, 1988 and they were blessed with a beautiful daughter, Samantha. Lynn attended the University of Michigan Flint and worked for RB Management, a franchisee of the McDonalds Corporation for more than twenty years. She was an avid reader and trivia enthusiast. In the last few years, she volunteered her time as library assistant and tutor for students at St. Robert School where she fostered a love of reading in many children. Lynn loved to laugh and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was especially beloved by her daughter, Samantha and her nieces and nephews with whom she spent much time playing, teaching, laughing and reading with over the years.

She is survived by her wonderful and devoted husband, David and daughter Samantha of Flushing, her father Robert Martus of Flushing, sister and brother-in-law Lisa and Ted Sawicki of Erin, Ontario and nieces; Phoebe and Charlotte, brother and sister-in-law David and Karianne Martus and nephews; Jasper and Maximilian of Flushing. She also leaves treasured father and mother-in-law; Dave and Carol Russell, sister-in-laws; Sue Russell, Kathy (Jim) Wolfgang and nieces and nephews; Nikki (Lee) Bishop, John Berish, Kayla, Zachary and Noah Wolfgang; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Also close to her heart she leaves cousin, Colin Riley of Reston, VA, "adopted" son, Matthew Keinath; "adopted" daughters; Liz, Teresa, Michelle and their parents Rick and Lanie Valley, Caitlin Gansen and special friend Sheri DeWitt.

Lynn was preceded in death by her mother, Miriam and grandparents; William and Stella Martus and Gerard and Dorothy McCormick. The family wishes to extend many thanks to all of the family and friends who have offered support in the last few months in so many ways. Please know that your prayers and kindness were appreciated more than you know. - See more at: http://www.sharpfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Lynn-Marie-RUSSELL/