Martha Alice Hegel

December 05, 1935 - August 02, 2016

Martha Alice Hegel Obituary Martha Alice Hegel went home to our Lord on August 2, 2016. She came into this world, December 5, 1935 in Glen Ullin, North Dakota, the daughter of Benjamin and Matilda Schultz. She grew up in a very large family, with six brothers and three sisters. After high school, Martha became a school teacher. She received her AA degree later on. In 1957, Martha married Edward Hegel. Not long after, they moved to Glendive, Montana, and started a family, welcoming their first child, Joan. Then it was on to Spokane, where they completed their family, with Gerard, Carla, John, and Paul. In 1968 the Hegel family bought a farm. Martha became a 4H leader. Children loved and respected her. Martha was always active in her church. She was a true servant of the Lord, a member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society and the St. Elizabeth Guild. Martha Hegel was loved by many. People of all ages adored her. She loved to laugh, and dance, and sing. As a matter of fact, she was a great dancer. She was a spunky one. Her smile was so beautiful. She emitted joy wherever she went. We will miss her so much. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Hegel, her sister, Adeline Rase, brothers, Robert Schultz and Thomas Schultz. She is survived by her children, Joan (Roger) Grimes, Gerard (Laura)Hegel, Carla (Bryan) Galbraith, John (Nancy) Hegel, and Paul (Diane)Hegel, her brothers, Kenneth Schultz, Barney Schultz, Burton Schultz, and Clifford Schultz, sisters, Norma VanVorst, and Kathy Grefsheim, also the joys in her world, her ten grandchildren, Brian, Brenda, Jennifer, Travis, Stacy, Jordan, Trevor, Alexander, Amanda and Ben, also five great grandchildren, Jack, Jenna, Adeline, Braelynn, and Jessa. The family would like to thank Michael Allen, Katrina Melnikov, and Maria Grebenchuk of Faith Adult Family Home for the loving care they gave to our beautiful mom. You are amazing, wonderful people, and we will never forget you. A Rosary will be held Tuesday, August 9th, in the evening at 7:00 pm St. Francis of Assisi Church, Spokane WA. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, August 10th at 11:00 a.m. St. Francis of Assisi Church, Spokane WA. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to the Alzheimers Association, Washington State Chapter. Alzheimer's Association - Washington State Chapter 1403 S Grand Blvd. Ste 202-S Spokane, WA 99203 � To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Martha, please visit our Tree Store. Read more Events AUG 2