Martha J. Moren

IRONWOOD, Mich. - Martha J. Moren, 97, of Pioneer Park Apartments, Ironwood, died peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood, surrounded by her loving family.

The former Martha J. Saari was born Nov. 2, 1917, in Washburn, Wis., daughter of the late Alexander and Senia (Saari) Saari, and came to Erwin Township as a child, where she attended Erwin Township Central School.

She married Everett G. Moren on Jan. 16, 1937, in Ironwood. He preceded her in death on June 17, 1995.

Martha was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Ironwood. She enjoyed cooking and baking, and was a big Green Bay Packers and Detroit Tigers fan. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and following her grandchildren in all of their sporting activities.

Surviving are a son, Jerry (Joyce), Ironwood; two daughters, Nancy (Lloyd) Jacobson, Ironwood, and Judy (Ken) Bashara, Merrill, Wis .; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a granddaughter, Patti Hannu, on May 22, 2013; brothers, Reino, Leonard, August, Arne and Evert Saari; and sisters, Marie Ahola, Faye Hockin, Aleda Pelto and Lillian Dunphy.

Per Martha's wishes, cremation has taken place.

Memorial services will be held Monday, Oct. 19, at 11 a.m., preceded by visitation at 10 a.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 100 W. Midland Ave., in Ironwood, with Pastor Kurt Kovanen officiating.

Luncheon will follow in the church fellowship hall.

Private interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Ironwood.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Zion Lutheran Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood. Condolences may be expressed online at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.