Martha
Martha Vanness
Martha D. VanNess of Goshen, IN (formerly of Otsego and Three Rivers, Michigan) passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at The Maples of Waterford Crossing in Goshen, IN. Mrs. VanNess was born March 3, 1932 in Chicago, IL to George and Margaret (Wright) Fox.
Martha is survived by her children, Vicki (LeRoy) Holdread and Andrew (Kris) Friend; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; sisters, Peggy Whemple, Karen Willard and Charmion Stephens and by several nieces and nephews.
Martha was preceded in death by her husband Robert Friend in 1986; husband Carl VanNess in 2008 and by her son Robert Friend in 1973.
According to her wishes cremation has taken place. Burial of ashes will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Three Rivers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Messages of condolence for her family may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Shelley "Crouch" Girdley
May 23, 2012 at 9:59 pm
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family Andy. Your mom had a special place in my heart as our neighbor and friend. Lots of swinging and talking in the front yard with her……. I will be thinking of you at this difficult time.
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Karen Fox Willard
May 24, 2012 at 1:00 am
Martha was my older sister. She was funny and wise and all the things an older sister should be. She was also practical and a gal who spoke her mind.
I shall miss her but am glad that she is finally at rest.
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Nikki Hartwick
May 24, 2012 at 6:01 am
Andy and Family,
Just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
God Bless!
~The Hartwick’s
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The Simonton's
May 24, 2012 at 7:30 am
So sorry for your loss – our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Gary Wemple
May 24, 2012 at 6:20 pm
Martha was my aunt (my moms sister)
I have good memories from my childhood years going to visit her and Bob and the family when I was young.
I remember playing games with Andy like hide and seek or locking each other in dark closets until we were afraid.
I’m 50 now but the memories have never faded.
Anyway aunt Martha always made us feel welcome and had a smile on her face as I remember and those are the years I remember most.
I lost contact with Andy long ago and often wondered how his life had progressed after all these years.
Andy I hope you see this and contact me….I’d love to talk or share emails. My email is
Gwemp62@sbcglobal.net
My thoughts are with all the family…she will be missed but she is now in a peaceful place with others who have also passed.
Gary Wemple
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Phyllis Jungjohan
May 25, 2012 at 6:49 am
Martha was one of our coffee klatch group tuesday mornings, although Martha didnt drink coffee, we are still going but have lost many former members we all are getting older and sad to lose our friends. Many from this same group played card games together, we did lots of different things together.Peggy and I have become email friends because Martha connected us. I have lost all 3 of my sisters who meant a lot to me so I can feel your pain. Blessings and Hugs Phyllis Jungjohan
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Sharon Heivilin
May 25, 2012 at 12:44 pm
Vicki, Thinking of you and your family. Take care and may god Bless.
Sharon Heivilin
(The original one)
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Sherry (Krepel) Stevenson
May 25, 2012 at 8:41 pm
Vicki, I am so sorry for your loss. I lost track of you and Aunt Martha years ago, but I remember her as being a very nice lady. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
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Martha is survived by her children, Vicki (LeRoy) Holdread and Andrew (Kris) Friend; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; sisters, Peggy Whemple, Karen Willard and Charmion Stephens and by several nieces and nephews.
Martha was preceded in death by her husband Robert Friend in 1986; husband Carl VanNess in 2008 and by her son Robert Friend in 1973.
According to her wishes cremation has taken place. Burial of ashes will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Three Rivers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Messages of condolence for her family may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Condolence Messages
Shelley "Crouch" Girdley
May 23, 2012 at 9:59 pm
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family Andy. Your mom had a special place in my heart as our neighbor and friend. Lots of swinging and talking in the front yard with her……. I will be thinking of you at this difficult time.
Reply
Karen Fox Willard
May 24, 2012 at 1:00 am
Martha was my older sister. She was funny and wise and all the things an older sister should be. She was also practical and a gal who spoke her mind.
I shall miss her but am glad that she is finally at rest.
Reply
Nikki Hartwick
May 24, 2012 at 6:01 am
Andy and Family,
Just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
God Bless!
~The Hartwick’s
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The Simonton's
May 24, 2012 at 7:30 am
So sorry for your loss – our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Reply
Gary Wemple
May 24, 2012 at 6:20 pm
Martha was my aunt (my moms sister)
I have good memories from my childhood years going to visit her and Bob and the family when I was young.
I remember playing games with Andy like hide and seek or locking each other in dark closets until we were afraid.
I’m 50 now but the memories have never faded.
Anyway aunt Martha always made us feel welcome and had a smile on her face as I remember and those are the years I remember most.
I lost contact with Andy long ago and often wondered how his life had progressed after all these years.
Andy I hope you see this and contact me….I’d love to talk or share emails. My email is
Gwemp62@sbcglobal.net
My thoughts are with all the family…she will be missed but she is now in a peaceful place with others who have also passed.
Gary Wemple
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Phyllis Jungjohan
May 25, 2012 at 6:49 am
Martha was one of our coffee klatch group tuesday mornings, although Martha didnt drink coffee, we are still going but have lost many former members we all are getting older and sad to lose our friends. Many from this same group played card games together, we did lots of different things together.Peggy and I have become email friends because Martha connected us. I have lost all 3 of my sisters who meant a lot to me so I can feel your pain. Blessings and Hugs Phyllis Jungjohan
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Sharon Heivilin
May 25, 2012 at 12:44 pm
Vicki, Thinking of you and your family. Take care and may god Bless.
Sharon Heivilin
(The original one)
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Sherry (Krepel) Stevenson
May 25, 2012 at 8:41 pm
Vicki, I am so sorry for your loss. I lost track of you and Aunt Martha years ago, but I remember her as being a very nice lady. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
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