Martha Montgomery

Martha (Powell) Montgomery, 86, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, November 28, 2011 in Sanctuary at Holy Cross, South Bend.

Martha was born January 17, 1925 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Sidney and Desda Powell. She grew up in Osceola and graduated from Jimtown High School.

Martha married Harold Montgomery and he preceded her in death in 1976. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Maryellen Gygi; and her daughter-in-law, Cheryl A. Montgomery.

Martha’s surviving family includes her son, William Montgomery of California; her brother, Jim Powell; and two grandchildren, Lynn Korn and Shawn Gygi.

Martha resided in South Bend and Mishawaka during her adult life. She was employed for many years at Tepe’s in South Bend. Martha was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church in Mishawaka. She was an excellent seamstress. She also enjoyed pottery, crossword puzzles, canning fruits and vegetables, baking and watching football and Formula One Racing.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, December 2, at 1:30 pm in St. Monica Catholic Church, 222 W. Mishawaka Ave., Mishawaka, with Monsignor Bruce Piechocki officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery, South Bend.

Friends may spend time with Martha’s family Friday from 12:30 - 1:30 pm in the church.

Memorials are suggested to the Center for Hospice Care.

Arrangements are in the care of Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, Mishawaka.