Joan M. Martinka

Joan M. Martinka, age 92 of West Branch, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Joan was a former member of St. Patricks Catholic Church in Grand Haven and St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Branch. She did beautiful embroidery work, loved painting, flowers, her garden, photography and was an avid reader. Joan is survived by her sisters, Irene Latka of Jackson and Elizabeth (Harold Jr.) Smith of West Branch and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Anthony and Stefania Martinka and two brothers James and Robert. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 1, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Branch. Visitation at church will begin at 11:00 a.m. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church to be used for masses.