Alta (Porath) Martin Obituary
We bid farewell to Alta (Porath) Martin of Rapid River, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 18, 2024 at the age of 95. Alta touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Richard C. Porath and Rose Porath (Presse); her husband Robert R. Martin; her siblings, Cyril, Harold, Wren, Elaine Porath and Evelyn Poquette; her daughter Cheryl; her grandson Alan Mengel; her son-in-law Russel Poma; her siblings-in-law, David Oslund, Woodrow Johnson, Clarence Martin, Donald Martin, Ben Viau, Paul Drefs, Sam "Bud" Poquette, Nancy Porath, Jean Johnson, Jeanette Martin, June Martin, Ruth Viau, Marjorie Martin, Doris and Dorothy Martin; and also Glen.
She is survived by: her daughters, Mary Poma and Patricia DeGrave (Richard); her grandchildren, Robert Poma (Kristina), Richard Poma (Katie) and Amy Martin (Brian Roberts); her great grandchildren, Jae, Julia Poma, Alexander, Gwenyth Poma, Ayana Martin, Aiden Snouwaert, Easton and Enley Roberts; her sisters, Edna Oslund of Kingsford, Dorothy Drefs of Escanaba and Betty; and her sister-in-law Raeburn Porath. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Sunday, November 24th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home (706 Wisconsin Ave, Gladstone, MI 49837). A funeral service was held on Sunday, November 24th 2024 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
