Ardeth Dee Marsh

     Ardeth Dee Marsh, age 88, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma, MI.
      A Memorial Service will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, with Mr. Keith Wise and Pastor Jut Daron officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI at a later date.
     Ardeth was born in Midland County, MI on April 27, 1936, the daughter of Clarence and Audrey (Reese) Owens. Ardeth graduated from Coleman High School with the class of 1954. She married Ralph Marsh, Jr. on June 9, 1956, in North Bradley, Michigan. They celebrated 68 years of marriage together. Ardeth enjoyed watching football, playing her piano and spoiling her grandchildren. She was a member of the St. Louis Church of Christ in St. Louis.
       She is survived by her husband Ralph Marsh, Jr. of St. Louis, MI; her daughter Joy and Bruce Daniels of St. Louis, MI; her son Kip and Kerry Marsh of St. Louis, MI; grandchildren: Melissa and Jim Hawley, Jeremy and Leslie Daniels, Matthew and Laura Daniels, Nicole and Matt Koutz, Jillian and Dustin Smith, and Nicholas and Destinee Marsh. She is also survived by great-grandchildren: Patrick (Maddie) Hawley, Julia Hawley, Tristan Daniels, Carson Daniels, Nadiah Daniels, Sippi Daniels, Braden Daniels, MaKayla Daniels, Noelle Smith, Hannah Smith, Lander Smith, Adriana Smith, Austin Marsh, Taylor and Jared Emery, Logan and Jayce Koutz, Gwen and Aggie Koutz, and Maddex and Ella Koutz; and great- great granddaughter Arabella Daniels. She was preceded in death by her parents.
      In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Louis Church of Christ. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, Michigan.