Martha Karst

Karst, Martha Bay City, Michigan Martha passed away on October 9, 2016 at the Carriage House in Bay City, where she had been a long term resident. Age 96 years. She was born on July 1, 1920 in Oberdorf, Russia, as her parents, Fredrick and Mary Kerbel, migrated from Germany to the United States in search of a better life, they eventually settled in Saginaw, MI. Martha married Godfred (Gus) Karst in May of 1944. They raised two children. Martha was predeceased by her parents, two siblings, her husband (Gus), and a daughter-in-law, Delores (Lolly) Karst. Martha is survived by her children, Tim (Trudy) Karst of Bay City, MI, and Janet (Greg) Williard of Madison, WI. She leaves 7 grandchildren as well as 10 great grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff of the Carriage House, as well as, Dr. H. Hurt, for their excellent, compassionate, care for Martha over the past several years. A private family burial has taken place. Per the family's wishes, memorial expressions may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church or to New Life Missionary Church.