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2015
Martha Jane (Crowell) Burns age 76, of Greenville, Ohio and formerly of Kendallville, Indiana passed away at 5:30 A.M. on Monday, March 30, 2015 at State of the Heart Hospice Care Center in Greenville, Ohio. Martha was born May 16, 1938 in Kendallville, Indiana to the late Porter & Muriel (King) Crowell.
Martha is survived by her husband, Michael F. Burns whom she married August 6, 1976; children, Mark Harper and wife Karen of Pleasant Hill, California; Karen LaPorte of Bonita Springs, Florida, and Sara Herold and husband Andy of Bloomington, Indiana; grandchildren, John Sciscoe of Bloomington, Indiana, Elizabeth Sciscoe of Bloomington, Indiana, Anna Herold of Bloomington, Indiana and Scott Marden of Los Angeles, California; and a sister, Sara Bir of LaGrange, Indiana.
Martha was the former Dean of Health Sciences at Bay de Noc Community College in Escanaba, Michigan. Martha was a member of the Havanese Club of America, Dayton Dog Club and the Greenville Dog Club.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Lakeview Cemetery in Kendallville, Indiana. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Havanese Rescue (www.havaneserescue.com). Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville, Ohio.
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April 7, 2015
Scott, Joy & Warren Richards
We are sorry to hear about your loss Mike. We pray for comfort and peace to help you through this time.
April 4, 2015
Brent & Bethel Adkins
Mike and Family - so very saddened to hear of Marty's passing. We know she left you with many sweet and cherished memories - memories that will carry you through this difficult time and going forward. Our heart-felt condolences and prayers go out to you.
April 3, 2015
Mike So sorry to hear of your loss, but like Chris thankful for the years you and Marti had together. You both were so instrumental in Bay's growth. I remember those years with fondness. Busy yes but a great tea. My deepest sympathy. Shirley Mande
April 3, 2015
Gerry Vanlerberghe
Mike and family--I am so very very sorry to hear of Marty's death. I'm trying to find comfort in treasured memories. The times we laughed and the times of sorrow. So many were about our furry friends. Her memory lives on in Bay Colleges' Nursing Programs. They are a lot of what they are because of her.
April 2, 2015
Russ Little
Mike- I am greatly saddened to hear of Marty's passing, my most sincere condolences. You and your family are in my thoughts.
April 2, 2015
My deepest sympathies go out to the Burns Family.
Throw all your anxieties upon the Lord, he cares for you.
Pray to him for help during this difficult time. Philippians 4:6
Patricia. Indianapolis
April 2, 2015
Chris Holmes
Saddened to hear of Marty's death, but encouraged that you had so many rich years together.
April 1, 2015
Kenneth Yowell
Deep condolences for Mike and family.
April 1, 2015
Terri Dillon
Mike & Family,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief in the days ahead. I am deeply sorry about your loss.
God Bless You All
March 31, 2015
Jesse Parete
My thoughts are of you Michael. I am so sorry.
March 31, 2015
My condolences to the Crowell Burns family and friends. May our loving God give you strength during these difficult times. Philippians 4:13
March 31, 2015
Osborne
Draw close to God and he will draw to you.(James4/8) Sympathy to you and family.
March 31, 2015
jo brown
May family and friends find comfort from the words recorded at 1peter 5:6,7
March 31, 2015
My sympathy to the family. May you find comfort knowing that God is near you and is a refuge during this difficult time.
--Psalms 9:9--
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