Martha (Teklinsky) Servinsky
Martha (Teklinsky) Servinsky, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 18, 2025, just three months shy of celebrating her 100th birthday. She was born on January 10, 1926, to Joseph and Viola (Sponsky) Teklinsky, of proud Polish ancestry.
Martha grew up during the Great Depression, an experience that instilled in her a remarkable sense of determination, faith, and compassion. Those early challenges inspired her strong work ethic and lifelong devotion to providing her family with love, stability, and the opportunity for a Catholic education.
On July 1, 1946, Martha married Joseph Servinsky, and together they shared 49 wonderful years of marriage until his passing in 1995. Their union was built on faith, love, and family — values Martha carried throughout her life.
She was the devoted mother of Mary Kaye (Chris) Fletcher, Garry (Denise) Servinsky, Janice (Mike) Beck, and JoAnne (Dwight Chambers) Tanner. She cherished her grandchildren: Allison (Jeff) Peake, Christopher Fletcher Jr., Adriana (Chris) Hemzacek, Matthew (Aimee) Fletcher, Marissa (Bryan) Ketelhut, Andrew (Rachel) Beck, Garin Tanner, Katie (Dan) Porter, and Alan (Julie) Tanner. Her joy continued through her great-grandchildren: Megan Peake, Emma Peake, Mary Jane Fletcher, Jesse Johnston, Velma Fletcher, Adalena Ketelhut, Marabel Ketelhut, Bennett Ketelhut, Hunter Hemzacek, Asher Hemzacek, Noah Beck, Elijah Beck, Delilah Beck, Gabriella Beck, and great great grandchild Kailynn Johnston.
Martha is survived by her loving sister Alice Teklinsky, and was preceded in death by siblings Leo Teklinsky, Joseph Teklinsky, Leonard Teklinsky, Patricia Pizer, Amelia Tarwacki, and Francis Teklinsky.
A woman of strong faith, Martha was an active member of St. Pius Catholic Church in Southgate for many years and most recently a member of St. Mary’s Church in Charlotte, Michigan. She also served in the St. Pius Altar Confraternity and found great joy in serving her parish community.
She spent many years employed with the J.L. Hudson Department Store Company in Detroit, Michigan, where she was admired for her dedication and kindness.
Martha will be remembered for her deep faith, boundless love for her family, and the joyful spirit she brought to everyone she met. She lived each day with gratitude and grace, finding her greatest happiness in time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Friends are encouraged to support Martha’s family by attending services or sharing memories on her Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation is Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 2:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home. A traditional Catholic Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior, at St. Mary’s Church in Charlotte, officiated by Fr. Dwight Ezop. A private interment will take place at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery in Brownstown, MI on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Martha’s family takes comfort in knowing she is reunited with her beloved husband Joseph and the many loved ones who went before her. Her legacy of love, strength, and joy will continue to bless all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Martha lived a ‘long and sparkly life.’
The funeral will be webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on Martha’s tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smart phone). If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to Eaton County Heath & Rehabilitation Services (ECHRS) in Charlotte. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.