Martha M. Basch's Obituary
Mrs. Martha M. Basch, age 91, passed away early Friday morning, March 3, 2006 in Shelby. She was born June 14, 1914 to Anthony and Tereasa (Mieser) Roumpz in Detroit, and lived in the West Michigan area since 1932. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. On June 27, 1932 she married Bernard Basch. He preceded her in death on February 10, 1966. SURVIVORS include 7 children, Patricia (Robert) Kelley of Hart, Bernard (Barbara) Basch of Muskegon, Charles (Charlene) Basch of Norton Shores, Larry (Ruth) Basch of N. Muskegon, Dennis (Donna) Basch of Hesperia, David (Kiel) Basch of Big Rapids, William Basch of Norton Shores; 1 daughter-in-law, Monica Basch of Grand Haven; several grand, great-grand, and great-great-grandchildren; 4 step-daughters; 1 sister, Emily Brown of Coldwater. She was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Daniel and Lester Basch; 2 grandsons, Bryan and Dennis Basch; 1 great-great granddaughter, Ashlee Serene; 4 brothers and 2 sisters. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Max Frego presiding. Burial will take place at Mona View Cemetery. Visitation at
The Walburn Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 1547 W. Sherman Blvd., (231) 759-8565 will be from 2-4 & 6-8 PM Sunday. Sign the On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com. Memorials: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
What’s your fondest memory of Martha M.?
What’s a lesson you learned from Martha M.?
Share a story where Martha M.'s kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Martha M. you’ll never forget.
How did Martha M. make you smile?