Debra Ann Martenies

Debra Ann Martenies obituary, Bradford, MI

Debra Ann Martenies

Debra Martenies Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Powell Funeral Home of Bradford on Feb. 11, 2026.
Debra Ann Martenies, 65 of Bradford, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 9, 2026. She was born in St. Johns, Michigan on March 12, 1960, to Leslie A. Brass and Rosemary (Avery)Brass Jackson.

She loved her children, grandchildren, and treasured time spent with family and friends. Debra enjoyed playing bingo, watching her favorite soap operas, and never passing up a good card game.

More than anything, she cherished being a grandmother and the special moments she shared with those she loved.

She is survived by her children, Allen Martenies, Erica Gatt, Brandy Ivens (Michael) and Amanda Krull; one sister, Sharlene Loubert; her grandchildren, Kenzie, Destiny, Nia, Connor, Bryan, Andrea, Liam, Aubrey, Kevin, and Aria; nieces and nephews, Roseann Wood (Monty), Michelle Hanle (Chad), Jason Stull, Heather Brass Smith, Joey Hillier, Chad Brass, Justin Brass, Theresa Timberlake (Michael), Daniel Loubert (Reagan). Others surviving her include many great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Debra was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, David, Bryan, and Jerry Brass; nephew, Rodney Loubert.

Services will be conducted on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Powell Funeral Home in Bradford. The Funeral service will begin at 2:00p.m., and visitation will precede the service from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Arrangements are entrusted to Powell Funeral Home of Bradford.

www.powellfuneralhome.net

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Powell Funeral Home of Bradford

5230 Highway 367 N P.O. Box 922, Bradford, AR 72020

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