Holland, Michigan – Maria Amparo Martinez. We are sad to announce the death of our lovely mother, Maria Amparo Martinez. She went to her heavenly home on December 15, 2022 at the age of 91, surrounded by her children and family. She was born in Villa de Guadalupito, San Luis Potosí, Mexico on January 21,1931 and later settled in southwest Michigan with her family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Martinez, three brothers, Juan Martinez, Pablo Martinez, and David Martinez, two sisters, Amalia Garcia and Carmela Gutierrez, her two sons, Rolando and Roberto Martinez, granddaughter, Sabrina Belen Tuleja, and a niece, Margarita Salinas.

Amparo is survived by two brothers, Severo Martinez and Francisco Martinez, her children, Pablo (Mary) Martinez, Jesus (Odalis) Martinez, Gustavo “Beny” Martinez, Maria Guadalupe Treviño (Joel Shoemaker), Noel (Erika) Martinez, Mary (James) Hughes, Elba “Nikki” Martinez, Yesenia Martinez (Dan Tuleja), Svetlana Martinez (Chip Buter), and daughter in-law, Janie Martinez. Twenty-Two grandchildren, Thirty-One great grandchildren, Four great great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Our mother expressed her love for all, through her love of cooking. Her visitors never left her home hungry. Her hobbies included crocheting, sewing, and gardening. Mom was at her happiest when she was visited by her grandchildren, whom she adored. Mom believed the secret to a long happy life was having friends and she was blessed with many.

We invite you to join us in honoring the life of Maria Amparo Martinez.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 20, at 11:00am, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 480 152nd Avenue, Holland. Father Michael Burt will preside over the mass.

The family will receive visitors on Monday, December 19, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, at Our Lady of the Lake, as well as, one hour prior to the mass on Tuesday.

Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Holland and Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.

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Holland, MI – Donna Jean Martens on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, Donna Jean (Collinge) Martens passed away peacefully at the age of 95. Donna was currently a resident of Appledorn Care Facility in Holland, MI.

Donna was born to Gertrude and Ruben Collinge on June 14, 1927. She was the second oldest in a family of nine children. Donna grew up in Muskegon, MI where she enjoyed playing basketball and softball as a teenager.

She met her husband, Don, at a cottage at Pere Marquette in Muskegon, and they were married for 62 years before Don passed in 2009.

Donna was an excellent bridge player and loved sewing and knitting for her family. She researched her genealogy extensively, traveling to Europe several times. Donna followed politics closely and volunteered on several presidential campaigns. Above all, her favorite activity was large gatherings with her extended family.

Surviving Donna are her children: Leslie (Chris) Chopper, Albion, MI; Donnel (Cindy) Martens, Spirit Lake, IA; Merri Martens (Tim Nowakowski), Holland, MI; seven grandchildren: Gregg (Lisa) Chopper, Merideth (Casey) Mack, Cole Martens, Alicia (Justin) Zevenbergen, Kiel Nowakowski, Haile (Shawn) Albrecht, Emma Nowakowski; and eight great grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters: Judy (Roger) Filius, Janice Sienkiewicz, Terry (Wayne) Lobdell, Cherri Kobza, Isabel Stahl, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her brothers: James and Jared Collinge; sister, Sally Flejszar; sisters-in-law: Frances Venske, Willa Collinge; brothers-in-law: Chester Flejszar, Mike Kobza, Gary Stahl, Joe Sienkiewicz, Harold Martens, Louie Venske; nieces: Cindy, Marcia; and nephews: Steve, Jamie.

A memorial service is being planned for the summer of 2023. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Central United Methodist Church in Muskegon, 1011 2nd St, Muskegon, MI 49440.

The family would like to thank the many aides who work in the Terrace at Appledorn, who cared for Donna over the past five years and Careline Hospice, who provided end of life care. They would also like to thank Donna’s special friend, Julia McConnell, who spent countless hours at her bedside making Donna laugh and Sandy Prause her dear friend, chauffeur, and caregiver.

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