Evelyn “Evie” S. Martin, 85, of St. Joseph, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at A Place Called Home.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 11:00 am at Pathway Global Methodist Church, 2950 Lakeview Ave., St. Joseph, with Pastor Dan Colthorp. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service, from 10:00 – 11:00 am, at the church. Luncheon to follow immediately after the service, followed by the burial at North Shore Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pathway Global Methodist Church or St Joseph Catholic Church, St Joseph. Those wishing to leave a condolence online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Evie was born on March 16, 1939, to Joseph and Harriet Sohasky in Muskegon, MI. She attended Reeths-Puffer High School. On May 11, 1959, she married Jim Martin in Berrien Springs. They enjoyed 59 years of marriage until Jim’s passing in July 2018. Mom loved to watch kids and grandchildren when she wasn’t lovingly raising 3 children of her own. She faithfully worked for over 10 years as a SJHS lunchroom monitor. She was very proud of her Polish heritage. Most of all, Evie loved spending time with her family, exploring antique stores, and enjoying the wildlife, flowers, and trees in her yard. Her faith, positive outlook, and infectious laugh spilled over to everyone around her. She made people feel special and loved.
Evie is survived by children, James (Sandee) Martin of Bridgman, Paris Karsten of St. Joseph, Edward (Melanie) Martin of Lynchburg, VA; grandchildren, Jimmy (Tamara), Krystal (Jacob), Jessica (Adam), Paige (Tim), Naomi and Luke; ten great-grandchildren; brothers, Bill Sohasky of Muskegon, and Jim (Brenda) Sohasky of Sanford, MI; and numerous nieces and nephews. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph & Harriet Sohasky and husband, Jim.
Memorial Contributions
PATHWAY METHODIST CHURCHST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
Service Details
Visitation
When
November 8th, 2024 10:00am – 11:00am
Where
Pathway Methodist Church
Address
2950 Lakeview Ave
St. Joseph , MI 49085
Service
When
November 8th, 2024 11:00am
Where
Pathway Methodist Church
Address
2950 Lakeview Ave
St. Joseph , MI 49085
Interment
Where
North Shore Memory Gardens
Address
5027 M-63 North
Coloma , MI 49038
Reception
Where
Pathway Methodist Church
Address
2950 Lakeview Ave
St. Joseph , MI 49085