Submitted by: Dan Rich

Martha Jean Richey

Jan. 22, 1923 - Nov. 27, 2007

South Bend Tribune 11/29/2007
SOUTH BEND - Martha Jean Richey, 84, died on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, in her home. She was born Jan. 22, 1923, in South Bend, Indiana.

She married William Earl Hoyes Sr. on July 12, 1941. He preceded her in death. She married Jack Edward Richey Sr. on April 24, 1976. He also preceded her in death. Mrs. Richey is retired from the nursing staff of Healthwin Hospital in South Bend. She is survived by three sons, William E. Hoyes Jr. of Charleston, South Carolina, Fred G. Hoyes and wife, Megan, Randy G. Hoyes and wife, Carol, both of Cary, North Carolina. She is also survived by a sister, Sally Hart of Massillon, Ohio, and two brothers, Glenn L. Dering of Columbus, Ohio, and Wayne Dering of Canton, Ohio. Mrs. Richey has surviving her three stepchildren, Jack E. Richey Sr., Janell Meuleman of South Bend, Indiana, and Diane Leathers of Mead, Washington; 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Richey was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 594, the Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem and Order of Amaranth.

Cremation will take place. There will be no visitation or service. Arrangements are entrusted to Apex Funeral Home, 550 W. Williams St. (Hwy 55), Apex.