Madelyn May (Martis) Smith Obituary (1933

Mass of Christian Burial for Madelyn May (Martis) Smith will be held on Saturday, August 31st, 2013 at 10:00 AM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Tekamah, Nebraska. Burial in the Blair Cemetery following services. Visitation will begin at 4:00PM with family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home, with a vigil service at 7:00PM Madelyn May (Martis) Smith was born on September 30th, 1933 in Omaha, Nebraska to Charles F. Martis Sr and Jennie M (Spangaard) Smith. She was raised in Omaha and was a graduate of North High School. On February 3rd, 1952 she was united in marriage to Samuel Smith Jr. and they made their home in rural Omaha. To this union 4 children were born. From 1970 to 1982 the lived in Rural Blair. In 1982 they moved to rural Tekamah. Tekamah was always home to Madelyn. Madelyn had many fond memories of growing up and spending time with her grandmother. She always enjoyed participating in extension clubs in Burt and Washington Counties. She enjoyed oil painting. She was an active 4-H leader when her children were members. Madelyn was always and avid supporter of education and made sure that all her children received a college education. Madelyn valued her life on the farm and was a vital and active part in all aspects of the agricultural process. She is survived by her children Jane (John) Gorman of Tekamah, Janet (Gerald) Petersen of Merriman, NE, Sam (Ann) Smith III of Batesland, SD and Jennifer (James) Petersen of Gilbert, AZ, brother Charles (Ruth) Martis Jr., 14 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and many loving cousins, nieces and nephews