Martha Joan Gunn age 64, of Manistee, Michigan, died Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at Munson Medical center in Traverse City, Michigan. She was born on September 26, 1962 in Jackson, Michigan the daughter of the late, Carew and Joyce (Grimes) Smith Jr. She was a long-time employee of the Wahr Hardware Store of Manistee. She was a loyal store veteran known to provide familiar, friendly and knowledgeable service to her community and customers. Following the stores closing in 2022, Martha continued hardware and building supply customer services and sales in Manistee with Gilroy’s Hardware and most recently, the Manistee Housing Commission until her illness.

According to her wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held in Manistee. Burial of her cremated remains will take place in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.