Martha Louise Whiting

Martha Louise Whiting died Thursday, June 16, 2016, at Green Acres Assisted Living in Mason, under Heartland Hospice care. She was born July 15, 1918, the eldest of seven children to Walter and Louise (Massuch) Stachel, all of which predeceased her. Mom graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1936 and was a lifelong member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. She enjoyed playing cards and games at the family cottage, bowling, and was an avid MSU and Detroit Tiger fan. In her younger years, she and her husband liked going to dances. On May 24, 1941, she married Victor E. Whiting who predeceased her in 1998. She was also predeceased by their son, Gerald W. Whiting, on May 8, 2015. Survived by her sons Douglas V. (Margaret) of Parma, Roger C. (Lou Ann) of Mason, and daughter-in-law Glenda L. Whiting of Lansing. Grandchildren: Marcy L. (Kenneth) McFadden, Renee S. (Allen) Spiewak, Jeremy W. Whiting, Katharyn (John) Schlueter, Elizabeth Whiting, Mary (Jeffery) Oamek, and seven great-grandchildren, with one due in July. Mom is also survived by one brother-in-law, David Meerman of Jackson, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 501 W. Saginaw St., Lansing. Family will receive friends on Monday, June 20, 2016, from 4-7 p.m. at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. Memorials may be made to the church. The family would like to thank the staff at Green Acres and Heartland Hospice for the excellent care of our mother. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com.