Martha M. Hoelscher, 87, of 11008 Kettlersville Road, New Knoxville, died at 8:05 a.m. July 5, 2008, at the Golden Living Center-Valley Nursing Home, St. Marys.

She was born Sept. 5, 1920, in New Knoxville, to Henry and Viola Henkener Lammers. On June 18, 1942, she married Elmer Hoelscher, who died Nov. 12, 2007.

Survivors are a son, Jerry (Judy); a daughter, Marsha Hayes; a sister, Jo Ann (Vernon) Feldwisch, a sister-in-law, Wilma Lammers, all of New Knoxville; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Deceased is a brother, Lewis Lammers.

She retired as an elementary school teacher having taught for two years at Wayne, and then 28 years at Moulton Elementary School in the St. Marys City School System. She was a member of the First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville, and a former member of the New Knoxville Community Singers. A 1938 graduate of New Knoxville High School, she also graduated from Bowling Green State University.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church, the Rev. David Williams officiating. Burial is at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, Celina.

Calling is 4-8 p.m. Thursday in the Heritage Room of the church.

Contributions can be made to the Radio Broadcast Fund of the church.

Condolences can be left at www.millerfuneralhomes. net.

Arrangements are by Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, New Knoxville.