Mrs Martha Anna Haynes' Obituary
Mrs. Martha Anna Haynes, age 90, passed away Wednesday evening, December 11, 2013, at her home surrounded by family. Martha was born November 12, 1923 in Cadillac, MI to Joseph and Amelia (Shields) Drake. On September 28, 1941, she married Hurshel H. Haynes and he preceded her in death on February 10, 1998. Martha had worked for Ore-Ida Foods for 28 years prior to her retirement. She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved to bake pies and was famous for her potato salad. Martha also enjoyed camping and fishing in Manistee and time spent on Reeds Lake. She is survived by her daughter, Amelia Huntley; daughter-in-law, Laura Haynes; 8 grandchildren, Debbie, Teresa, Cathy, Vicki, Paula, Laura, Doris, and Ross; 21 great-grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren; a brother, Donald Drake of Florida; a sister, Doris Niehardt of Cadillac, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Hurshel, she was preceded in death by her son, David; her parents; and brothers, Richard, Russell, Bill, Robert, Joseph, William, Ralph; and sisters, Edith, Dorothy, and Betty. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held 11:00 AM Monday, December 16, 2013 at The Sytsema Chapel 737 Apple Avenu 231-726-5210 with Rev. Curtis Freed officiating. VISITATION will be Sunday from 2-5 PM. INTERMENT will be in Egelston Township Cemetery. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be made to the family.
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