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.

There will be a memorial service held at a later date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Lansing Stoneleigh Residence.

Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.