Bernadine Martin

Bernadine "Joan" Martin passed away, November 6, 2011 at the age of 85. Born June 29, 1926 in Easton Township, Ionia County, Michigan the daughter of John E. and Reta I. (Smith) Smith. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Life Member of the Order of Eastern Star. Joan married William J. Martin, April 13, 1943 and he preceded her in death July 12, 1974.

She is survived by three daughters, Joyce Ball, Janet (Dennis) Scott and Carol (Dennis) Wright, all of St. Johns, six grandchildren, Andrew (Brenda) Ball of Spring Lake, Sara (Patrick) Boettger of St. Johns, William (Kendra) Scott of St. Johns, Elizabeth (Jeffrey) Tillmann of Holland, Nicholas (Torrie) Sholty of St. Johns, and Kim Switzer of Sheridan, 17 great grandchildren, one sister-in-law Sara Smith of Tampa, Florida In addition to her husband, Joan was preceded in death by two great granddaughters, Angel Boettger, and Emma Tillmann, as well as one brother, Lloyd Smith.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 10, 2011, at Osgood Funeral Home, burial at Mt. Rest Cemetery with Pastor Lori Sykes officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church.