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Martha Mary Nickell
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Martha Nickell Obituary
A longtime resident of Tawas City, Martha was born to Jennie Benedict in West Branch. She grew up in Tawas where she lived for most of her life. She was married to Oliver William Dennings for a while and had three children with him. Later she married James Nickell.
Martha got her high school diploma by going back to night school and graduated in 1979 from Tawas Area High School. She became a CNA and worked at Tendercare Nursing Home in Tawas for about 25 years, before she had to leave due to a back injury.
Martha enjoyed spending time in the woods picking all kinds of berries, hunting, fishing, working in her garden. She enjoyed canning what she grew and making zucchini bread. She also enjoyed reading. In fact in the weeks before she died she read five books. Most of all her favorite times were spending time with her three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Martha is survived by her daughter, Clara (Joe) Kardell of Minnesota; her son, Oliver Dennings of Tawas City; grandchildren, Jennie (Nick) Esler of Minnesota, Patricia Kardell of Minnesota, and Nicole Dennings of Tawas City; and two great grandchildren, Archer and Marciline Esler. In addition, she is survived by her longtime partner, Eddie Fisher Sr. of Tawas City; stepson, Quba Austin; nieces, Tammy, Laura, and Jennifer; nephew, Perry; and two aunts, two uncles, and many cousins.
Martha was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Jane Champine; her son, William Taylor Dennings; her mother, Jennie Dennings (Benedict); her brother, William Champine; nephew, Ryan; maternal grandparents and many aunts and uncles and also her two ex husbands.
A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the Masonic Lodge, 1140 South Lake St. (US-23), Tawas City, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Memorials can be sent there. Cards can be sent to Oliver Dennings, 1343 Townline Rd, Tawas City, MI 48764 or to Clara Kardell, 721 15th St. N, Virginia, MN 55792.
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