Martha J. Phleeger

Martha J. Phleeger obituary, Troy, MI

Martha J. Phleeger

Martha Phleeger Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors - Utica on Mar. 2, 2026.
Martha Phleeger, 79, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026. Born on October 12, 1946, Martha lived a life centered on faith, family, and love. She was a devoted wife, a proud mother, and a loving grandmother whose warmth and kindness touched all who knew her.

Martha is survived by her loving sons, Bradley (Nancy) Phleeger, Bryan (Heather) Phleeger, and Brandon (Angela) Phleeger. She was a proud and adoring grandmother to Hydee, Deuce, Hannah, Bryce, and Brooks. She is also survived by her brother, Tommy (Jan) Fischer. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dennis Phleeger; her parents, John Fischer and Geraldine Fischer; and her brother, John Fischer.

While her passing is a great loss, her family finds comfort in knowing she is happily reunited in heaven with her beloved Dennis. Her love will remain forever in the hearts of those who were blessed to know her.

A visitation will be held for Martha on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 4 p.m. until the time of her funeral service at 7 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. (3blks E. of Van Dyke) in Utica. Martha will be laid to rest next to Dennis at White Chapel Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Troy, MI.

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