Lynn Marie Martus

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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/

Living married Miriam Louise McCormick Miriam was born before 1939 in Michigan; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, April 5, 1989

Obituaries

William Martus, Sr.

William Edward Martus Sr., 86, of Cass City died Wednesday, March 29, at Hills and Dales General Hospital after a lengthy illness.

He was born June 26, 1902, in Cass City to William J. and Cecilia (Linck) Martus.

He and Miss Stella Mark were married Sept. 24, 1934 in Gagetown and made their home on a farm in Cass City.

He was a member of St. Agatha Catholic Church of Gagetown. Mr. Martus has been the service manager for Auten Motors in Cass City for over 50 years, retiring in 1951.

He is survived by his wife, Stella; 2 sons, William Martus Jr. and his wife Marilyn of Richmond, Ind., and Robert Martus and his wife Miriam of Flushing; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Jean Ziclke of Battle Creek; 8 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. One brother preceded him in death.

A prayer service was held Friday evening a Little's Funeral Home, Cass City.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday at St. Agatha Catholic Church of Gagetown.

Burial was in St. Agatha Cemetery, Gagetown.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Fall 2007)

William married Stella Madeline Mark on 24 Sep 1934 in Gagetown, Tuscola County, Michigan. Stella (daughter of Edward Albert Mark and Mary Jane Leitch) was born on 16 Mar 1909 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 25 Oct 1997 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in St. Agatha Cemetery, Gagetown, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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)

Notes:

A list of pupils at the Wright Rural School #4 in 1897 include Alice Striffler, Arlis Vaughan, Chancy Boulton, Emma Cole, Esther Blades, Effie Wallace, Eddie Mark, Frank Cranick, Flossie Wright, Georgie Dennis, Johnie Hulburt, Lizzie Yoos, Lena Mark, Luke Wright, Mary Mark, Minta Wallace, Alice Charlton, Ada Cole, Chester Dennis, Ethel Cole, Etta Wickware, Ethel Charlton, Frank Striffler, Fred Yoos, George Cole, John Wallace, Lizzie Blades, Lillie Wallace, Lenne Striffler, Martha Wright, May Dennis, Ray Hulbert, Stanley Hulbert. Grace Karr, teacher and S. Striffler, Director.

When he registered for the World War I draft, he was farming for himself in Elkland Township, and supporting his wife and five children. He was of both medium heighth and build, with blue eyes and light hair.

Cass City Chronicle
January 21, 1982
Page 8

Rites held for Edward Mark, 93

Edward Albert Mark, 93, a lifelong resident of the Cass City area, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Provincial House after a long illness.

He was born Jan. 1, 1889, in Elkland Township, the son of Archibald and Emeline (Striffler) MARK.

He married Mary LEITCH July 15, 1908, in Caro. They made their home in Cass City. Mrs. Mark died May 26, 1965.

Mark is survived by seven daughter, Mrs. William (Stella) MARTUS and Mrs. Elmer (Frances) KEHOE, both of Cass City, Mrs. Russell (Mary) LEESON, Pigeon, Mrs. Ruth WURTSMITH, Grosse Pointe Woods, Mrs. Emeline URQUHART, Caro, Mrs. Betty McLEOD, Sandusky, and Mrs. Richard (Bonnie) DILL, St. Louis, Mo.; one son, Archie MARK of Flushing; three sisters, Mrs. Mary BUEHRLY, Ubly, Mrs. Martha DARLING, Marlette and Mrs. Lena SCHWEGLER, Cass City; 26 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren. One daughter, Grace, two sons, Leitch and James, and one sister, Alma SEEGER, preceded him in death.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at Little's Funeral Home, Cass City, with Rev. Eldred Kelley of the Salem United Methodist Church officiating.

Burial was in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007)

(Research):
Census Listings:

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 17 Jan 1920
SD 7 ED 178 Sheet 4A
81-84
Mark, Archie Head M W 57 M 1877 Pa Canada English England English Scotland English Farmer
Mark, Emeline Wf F W59 M Mich English New York State German Germany German
Mark, Alma Dtr F W 24 S Mich Canada English Mich Bookkeeper Hardware Store
82-85
Mark, Edward Head M W 31 M Mich Canada English Mich Laborer On Farm
Mark, Mary Wf F W 30 M Mich Canada English Canada English
Mark, Stella Dtr F W 10 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, Ruth Dtr F W 8 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, Emeline Dtr F W 6 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, Grace Dtr F W 5 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, Leitch Son m W 3 6/12 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, Mary Dtr F W 1 6/12 S Mich Mich Mich

1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp, Cass City Village
Enumerated Apr 18, 1930
ED 79-11 SD 11 Sheet 6A Stamped 189
Woodland Avenue
159-168
Mark, Edward A Head M W m19 Mich Mich Mich Mechanic Implement
Mark, Mary J Wf F W 41 M 19 Mich Canada Canada
Mark, Ruth O (ab) Dtr F W 19 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, Emeline Dtr F W 17 S Mich Mich Mich Servant Family
Mark, A. Leitch Son M W 13 S Mich Mich Mich Laborer Family
Mark, Mary A Dtr F W 11 S Mich Mich Mich Servant Family
Mark, Archie R Son M W 9 S Mich Mich Mich Choreboy Family
Mark, Betty R Dtr F W 7 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, Frances L Dtr F W 5 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, Bonnie Doreen Dtr F W 3 5/12 S Mich Mich Mich
Mark, James Edward Son M W 11/12 S Mich Mich Mich

Edward married Mary Jane Leitch on 15 Jul 1908 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. Mary (daughter of Angus Leitch and Jane McVannell) was born on 9 Apr 1889 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 26 May 1965 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 28 May 1965 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, May 27, 1965
Page Three

Mrs. Mark Dies at Local Hospital

Mrs. Edward Mark, 76, of Cass City died Wednesday morning in Cass City Hospital shortly after being admitted. She had been in ill health for some time.

The remains were taken to Little's Funeral Home where arrangements are pending.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, June 3, 1965
Page Two

Services Held for Mrs. Edward Mark

Funeral services for Mrs. Edward (Mary) Mark, 76, were held Friday, May 28, at Little's Funeral Home following her death Wednesday, May 26, at Cass City Hospital where she had just been admitted. She had been in ill health the past several years.

Born in Cass City April 9, 1889, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Angus LEITCH. She married Edward Mark in Caro, July 15, 1908, and they made their home in Cass City where she lived until her death.

Mrs. Mark attended the Evangelical United Brethren Church and was a member of the Echo Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star of Cass City.

Surviving, besides her husband, are: seven daughters, Mrs. William (Stella) MARTUS, Mrs. Elmer (Frances) KEHOE and Mrs. Russell (Mary) LEESON, all of Cass City; Mrs. Ruth WURTSMITH of Detroit, Mrs. Emeline URQUHART of Caro, Mrs. Donald (Betty) McLEOD of Sandusky and Mrs. Richard (Bonnie) DILL of Cincinnati, Ohio, and three sons, Leitch and Jim, both of Cass City, and Archie of Flushing.

Also surviving are: two sisters, Mrs. Grace CARPENTER of Delray Beach, Florida, and Mrs. John SIMKINS of Lapeer; 24 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A daughter preceded her in death.

Rev. Roberts Betts, EUB Church, officiated and interment was in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007)

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Married:
Cass City Chronicle
July 17, 1908
Local Items, Page 4

Edward Marks and Miss Mary Leach (sic) were married at Caro Wednesday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Kerns, pastor of the Presbyterian church. The Chronicle joins their many friends in extending congratulations.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, October 2008)