Martha J. Muth
Age 78 of East Lansing passed away March 6, 2026, in Lansing. She was born January 12, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Joseph and Pauline (Rickly) Schwartz.
Martha spent her early years with her large, loving family in Columbus, Ohio. She moved to Michigan to marry the late Thomas Muth, a professor of telecommunications, and start their family. Martha joined Thomas to work within the MSU community for over 30 years, with administrative positions in the Departments of Human Medicine and Social Sciences. In her free time Martha was an avid quilter, loved to travel, play mahjong and euchre, and was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
She is survived by her children Katherine (Tyler Spencer) Muth and Thomas (Ellen) Muth, Jr.; grandchildren Ramona Spencer, Tabitha Spencer, Elise Muth and Cecilia Muth; siblings Judith (John) Ryan, Susan (Jack) Saeger, Nancy (Pat) Clifford, Barbara (Tim) Morgan, John (Martha) Schwartz and Richard Schwartz; sister-in-law Denise Schwartz; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Thomas Muth, Sr., siblings Joseph Schwartz and Jerome Schwartz.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Riley O’Shea at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 955 Alton Rd., East Lansing, MI. Her family will receive relatives and friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Lansing Stoneleigh Residence.
Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.
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Jamie (Bancroft) Hixson
March 8, 2026 at 8:21 pmI am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Muth as a teenager I was a neighbor and babysitter for the Muth family when the lived in the Forest Road area of Lansing. Great people to work for!! My prayers are with her family and friends during this difficult time.
Jamie ( Bancroft) Hixson
Newnan, GA
Kate Muth
April 28, 2026 at 10:56 amSo nice to hear from you Jamie. You are the first babysitter I can remember and I have fond memories of the old neighborhood. You lived across the park from us :).
Mark Bitman
March 9, 2026 at 11:06 pmA true force to be reckon with! I worked with Marty, she was in Human Medicine, I was in College of Nursing from 2001-2009. We would often talk in the hallways and share stories. I knew Tom from my work prior to coming to the University, at Linn’s Camera Shop. Mary, knew her stuff and was alway fun to be around. She will be missed.
Terry Grady
March 10, 2026 at 10:30 amKatie, Tom, and all.. What a wonderful person your mom was and few loved her as much as I. When your mom and dad came in to beggar’s, it was guaranteed to be a wonderful night.
Kate Muth
April 28, 2026 at 10:58 amThanks Terry, we have great memories of the crowd at Beggar’s as well. Such a fun community to be a part of.
Karlene Torres
March 10, 2026 at 1:19 pmI have known Marty for a long time. Such a wonderful woman who dearly loved her children and grandchildren.. I have many fond memories of our card group and our trips to Chicago and New York. She will be missed by so many people. Rest in peace.
Jennifer Stedron
March 10, 2026 at 5:22 pmThe Muth’s were dear family friends of my parents, George and Betty Merva. Martha was smart and kind and a delightful neighbor. My sympathies to Tom, Katherine, and their families. Much love!
Marta Barron
March 16, 2026 at 1:46 pmMy deepest sympathy to the Muth Family. I’m one of her Wetheads friends and a namesake.
Marta Barron
Kathy Jacobs
May 16, 2026 at 10:54 amI met her through the MSU Community Club. She was a lovely person and so very nice..