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1920
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2016
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Martha Karst Obituary
Bay City, Michigan
Martha passed away on October 9, 2016 at the Carriage House in Bay City, where she had been a long term resident. Age 96 years. She was born on July 1, 1920 in Oberdorf, Russia, as her parents, Fredrick and Mary Kerbel, migrated from Germany to the United States in search of a better life, they eventually settled in Saginaw, MI.
Martha married Godfred (Gus) Karst in May of 1944. They raised two children. Martha was predeceased by her parents, two siblings, her husband (Gus), and a daughter-in-law, Delores (Lolly) Karst. Martha is survived by her children, Tim (Trudy) Karst of Bay City, MI, and Janet (Greg) Williard of Madison, WI. She leaves 7 grandchildren as well as 10 great grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff of the Carriage House, as well as, Dr. H. Hurt, for their excellent, compassionate, care for Martha over the past several years.
A private family burial has taken place. Per the family's wishes, memorial expressions may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church or to New Life Missionary Church.
Memories and Condolences
for Martha Karst
6 Entries
October 25, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Nancy & Ivor Alcorn, Verena (Marsh)& Jim Densmore
Lee & Karen Pratt
October 18, 2016
Tim and Trudy....you are in our prayers. The Pratts
Esther/Linda A.
October 15, 2016
We are glad to have known Gus; Martha and the family for many years. We enjoyed doing things with them. God be with your families always remember the good times.
Betsy Cook
October 13, 2016
Although I have not seen her in a few years, I have special memories of time spent with Martha while I worked at the Carriage House. During that time she liked having her nails done (no bright or dark colors!), attending church services on Sunday and socializing in the dining room. Sending my sincere condolences for your loss and expressing my joy that she has joined Gus in Paradise.
Jim Gatza
October 12, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Karst Family.
Martha welcomed our father to the Carrige House Dinner Table. She helped him feel better about being there. She will always be in our prayers. The Virgil Gatza Family.
The Staff of Gephart Funeral Home
October 12, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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