Obit: Johnston, Martha M. (1926 - 2012)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Beadles, Groppenbacher, Groth, Horton, Johnston, Malsch, Mills, Peters, Vanhooser

----Source: The Plombon Funeral Home (Stanley, WI) 1/06/2012

Johnston, Martha M. (Mills) Beadles (14 JUN 1926 - 4 JAN 2012)

Martha M. Johnston, age 85, passed away at Willow Pointe in Stoughton on Wednesday, January 4, 2012.

She was born in Morganfield, Kentucky on June 14, 1926, a daughter of George and Zelma (Vanhooser) Mills. Martha was married to Miniard 'Lee' Beadles in October of 1945. He preceded her in death in February of 1969. In 1972, she married Elmer Johnston, who preceded her in death in 1975.

Martha worked for many years in the bakery at Gary's United Foods in McFarland. She volunteered for meals on wheels. Martha enjoyed reading and working in her yard with flowers. She traveled to many places including Switzerland, Hawaii, Scotland and Spain.

She is survived by her 3 children, Betty (Paul) Peters, William Beadles, and Robert (Jane) Beadles; 9 grandchildren, Erica, Gretchen, Paul Jr., Sarah, Tim, Jennifer, Amy, Tyffani, and James; 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands’ Lee and Elmer; 3 sisters, Margaret Groppenbacher, Sue Malsch, and Rosa Mae Horton; and her 2 brothers, Charles and Cletus Mills.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday, January 9, 2012 at the Cress Funeral Home in McFarland with Chaplain Robert Groth officiating. A luncheon will follow at the McFarland American Legion Hall.

The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Monday from 10:00 am until the time of service at noon. Burial will take place on Tuesday, January 10th at 2:00 pm at Mount Nebo Cemetery in Jump River Township, Taylor County, Wisconsin.

Special Thanks to the Wonderful staff at Willow Pointe and Agrace HospiceCare.