Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Timm, Martha Irene (Mesecar) September 19, 2024
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Hasting's Reminder - Sat. October 12, 2024

Martha Irene Timm passed away on September 19, 2024 at the age of 100.

She was born February 14, 1024, in Ionia,MI, the daughter of Bert and Mildred J.
(Hess) Mesecar. Martha attended a country school for eight grades before 
graduating from Hastings High School. After her education, she contributed to 
the war effort by working at a defense plant for two years. It was during this 
time that she met her husband, Burdette Albert Timm. They married on June 6, 
1944 and enjoyed 72 years together until his passing in 2016.

Martha embraced her role as a housewife and mother, dedicating herself to the 
upbringing of their four children. Additionally, she worked at Hastings 
Manufacturing for several years.She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist 
Church.

Martha enjoyed tending to her flower and vegetable gardens.She spent countless 
hours canning vegetables, from tomatoes, string beans, beets, and her especially 
renowned dill pickles. She also enjoyed making homemade strawberry jam and 
preserving peaches. She loved getting family together, when the children had 
grown-up, and gong for walks. She took great pride in her homes thru the years, 
cleaning and keeping them spotless.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Burdette, and siblings, 
Sheldon Mesecar, Margaret Dye, Estelle Kauffman, Leon Mesecar, Bruce Mesecar, 
Bruce Meseca, Leona Thompson, Merton Mesecar, Madeline Pierce, Elwood Mesecar, 
Bert Mesecar, and Wilma Sheehan.

Martha's passing marks the end of an era for the Mesecar family, but her spirit 
remains a guiding light for all who knew her.

Martha's legacy is carried on by her loving children, Boyd (Linda) Eau 
Claire,MI, Dennis (Patsy) Chapin, South Carolina. Diane (Jo) Medina, Tennessee, 
Tom (Linda) Niles, MI. Martha has eight grandkids and nine great-grandkids.

A Memorial graveside service will be held at Hasting's Township Cemetery on 
October 26, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. followed by a memorial lunch at Hastings Seventh 
Day Adventist Church, 904 Terry Land, Hastings.

Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit; 
www.girrbachfuneralhome.net




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Hasting's Twp.Cem.
Hasting's, Mich.

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