It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of a loving and devoted Christian, wife, mother, and grandmother. Martha Bell Ondrus, age 85 of Reed City, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 8, 2024. She was born July 1, 1939, in Amba, Kentucky to William and Rachel (Shepheard) Sturgill.

Martha lived a life of unwavering faith and love, taking pride in caring for her family and home. She cherished her travels across the country to visit loved ones. Though her family deeply mourns her absence, they are comforted by the knowledge that she is now wearing her heavenly crown.

She found great solace in the song I Can Only Imagine by MercyMe. Today, she no longer has to imagine, for she stands surrounded by eternal glory. Her family looks forward to the day when they will join her in that heavenly realm.

She is survived by her children Helen (Howard) Wright, John (Ruth) Ondrus, Shawn (Jack) Ring, Eric (Rebecca) Ondrus, Erika (William) Johnson; 17 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren; and her sister Norma (Fred) Decker.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Donald Ondrus, with whom she shared 49 wonderful years of marriage; granddaughter Jessica Ruth Horchner; her parents William and Rachel Sturgill; and her sisters Dortha (Willis) Howell, Ann (Bill) Granger, and Peggy (John) Mead.

Her legacy of faith, love, and devotion will live on in the hearts of her family and all who knew her. She will be greatly missed but forever cherished. A Celebration of Life will be held on her birthday; Tuesday, July 1, 2025. More information will be shared at a later date.