Martha Ladwig Obituary
Mrs. Ladwig was a homemaker. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be deeply missed by her family. She was a longtime active member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She loved to travel, especially to the Oregon Coast with her family. As one of the few remaining Mentor High School Class of 45 grads, she attended all their reunions as long as she could. She was especially good at sending cards to family and friends on all their special occasions.
Survivors include her children Polly (Terry) McGraw, Tom (Debra) Ladwig and Gretchen (David) Silbaugh; 8 grandchildren Molly (Ryan) Malone, Milo (Krystal) McGraw, Keith McGraw, Jaime Ladwig, Jennifer (Michael) Marston, Jason (Tiffani) Shepherd, Sarah and Brett Silbaugh; 12 great grandchildren.
Preceding Martha in death is her husband Raymond Ladwig and her son Roy Ladwig.
A Memorial Service will be 4 pm Wednesday November 18, 2015 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7643 Lakeshore Blvd, Mentor, OH. 44060.
The family will receive friends 2-4 pm Wednesday at the church.
Inurnment will be in Mentor Cemetery, Mentor.
Contributions may be made to NAMI Ohio, State Affiliate of the National Alliance
on Mental Illness, 1225 Dublin Rd., Suite 125, Columbus, OH 43215 or Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 7643 Lakeshore Blvd., Mentor, OH. 44060.
Arrangements entrusted to Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060.
Offer condolences at www.brunners.com.
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November 23, 2015
So sorry to hear about Aunt Martha's passing. She was a very sweet lady but I'm thankful she and my mom, Phyllis, will be rejoining in heaven together with Ray and Gilbert too! love, cousin Barb Marshall
Louise Bishop
November 19, 2015
Gretchen and Ladwig family
I'm so sorry for your double loss. The service yesterday was beautiful. So glad I was able to attend. Martha and I had lots of talks as I drove her to our "lunch bunch" luncheons. My only regret is I did not visit her more often.
Janice Black
November 18, 2015
Dear Ladwig Family,
I'm sending my deepest sympathies to you all at this time of loss. I have very FOND memories of your mom and her sense of humor as she sang for my mom in the choir.
May you have many healing Blessings.
Janice Black
November 17, 2015
Deeply sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Prayers for your family at this time. Tom and Laura Sterlekar
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November 17, 2015
I am so sad to hear of Marthas passing , I work at Salida Woods as a driver and in the kitchen we had many of talks and she will always have a special place in my heart and will be deeply missed and tonight as I left for work ..I must say It really felt odd being I always said good -night I am just so glad that I saw her Sunday night and I said good night Martha I love you,my thought are with you all during this hard time.Sweet dreams Martha
Nancy Wentling
November 17, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ladwig family at this time of loss. Your mother touched many lives with her smile and her faith. Your family will always have a special place in our lives. The Wentling Family
Al Tisovic
November 17, 2015
My sympathy to the Ladwig family. I was a friend of Ray's at LZ.
November 17, 2015
Deepest Sympathy to the Ladwig family. I remember the Ladwig family from when they lived on Linden Dr in Painesville. Keeping you in my prayers.
Sandi (Weigand) Calhoun
Nita Wyatt
November 17, 2015
I knew Martha from the doctors office where I worked. She always had a smile on her face even when she didnt feel well.
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