Martha Arlene (Martin) Hesch

Martha Arlene Hesch, 83 of Mishawaka, Indiana passed away Friday, October 31, 2025. She was born on June 3, 1942 in Mishawaka to the late Glenn and Geneva (Overholser) Martin.

Martha had worked in home healthcare.

Martha married Jerry Lee Hesch who preceded her in death on April 12, 2021.

Surviving are her children, Denise (Devane) Ballenger, Richard Hesch, and Jolene (Scott) Hayes; grandchildren, Darra Ballenger, DJ (Taylor) Ballenger, Bailey (Andrew) Aughe, Brayden (Addyson Keszei) Hayes, and Christopher Warren; and six great grandchildren. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and siblings, Betty Pixley, Dennis Martin, Glenn Martin, and Mary Troxel.

Cremation has taken place with Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel in La Porte, Indiana.

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