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Martha Julia Palczewski Stuber

Birth	:	8 Jan 1929 Scranton, Bowman County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	6 Jan 2021 Denver County, Colorado, USA
Burial	:	Sacred Heart Cemetery, Scranton, Bowman County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.1640200, -103.1411200
Description	:	Martha Julia Palczewski Martin Stuber was born on January 8, 1929 on the homestead farm of Joseph and Elizabeth Palczewski 13 miles south of Scranton, ND. She was the youngest of nine children. Their home had three rooms and an attic. Martha attended Hammond Grade School and was the only child in her grade. She and her brother, Stanley Palczewski walked 4 miles each way or rode double on horseback. Martha helped her mother with cleaning, washing, ironing, baking, cooking, garden weeding, and milking cows. Life was a struggle on the farm growing up in the 1930s dust bowl era.... Read More	Martha Julia Palczewski Martin Stuber was born on January 8, 1929 on the homestead farm of Joseph and Elizabeth Palczewski 13 miles south of Scranton, ND. She was the youngest of nine children. Their home had three rooms and an attic. Martha attended Hammond Grade School and was the only child in her grade. She and her brother, Stanley Palczewski walked 4 miles each way or rode double on horseback. Martha helped her mother with cleaning, washing, ironing, baking, cooking, garden weeding, and milking cows. Life was a struggle on the farm growing up in the 1930s dust bowl era. Martha graduated from Scranton High School in 1946. Martha acted in all the high school plays, was on the drill team, and played basketball (but not well, according to her). Martha loved to sing, dance, and go to movies. She stayed in a dormitory during the week with three other farm girls and worked part time cleaning. Martha's father drove his truck into town to bring her home to the farm on weekends. Martha started nursing school in Miles City, MT at the age of 17. It was the first time that she traveled out of ND. When Martha was 18 years old, she and her classmates were sent to Warm Springs, MT for further training. They were in charge of 200 psychiatric patients and were terrified. After graduating from nursing school, Martha and four of her nursing friends rode the milk train to Conrad, MT for their first job. They worked and played hard, and made lasting friendships. Nurses were paid $220 a month to work in a 60 bed hospital. Later Martha moved to Carmel, CA to work and "find a man." She met Erie A. Martin, Jr (Junior), career Military. They were married on February 23, 1952 and had four children - Dianne, Dorothy, Dennis, and Donna. Martha spent 13 years as an Army wife. She worked full time as a nurse. They moved a lot, once five times in one year. Martha and her husband were stationed in California, Washington, Alaska, and Kansas. Junior was usually assigned duty overseas six months a year or on maneuvers, leaving Martha and their children at home. Martha and her children moved to the family farm (Joe, Elizabeth, Stanley, & Marlene Palczewski) just before Junior was deployed to fight in the Vietnam War. Junior was killed in action on July 20, 1965. Martha's brothers and their wives were Martha's rock, helping her transition into being a civilian single parent with four children ages 6 to 11. Martha bought a house near the school in Scranton for her family. She worked full time a nurse at the Bowman Clinic and Nursing Home. Martha married Bob Stuber on November 3, 1971. She gained two step-children, Dudley and Jackie. Bob and Martha built a home east of Bowman where they enjoyed their children, entertaining, and gardening. Bob and Martha went out to the Flagstone Terrace every Friday night for supper and dancing. They found pleasure exploring back country roads, golfing, and in playing any kind of card game. Bob died on January 16, 1981. Martha was an active member of the Catholic Daughters, Legion Auxiliary, SW Healthcare Auxiliary, Happy Modernaires Homemaker Club, and Dakota Prairie Helping Hands. Martha worked over 40 years as a Registered Nurse. She volunteered at Hospice and Able, Inc. Martha was known as the "Card Lady" as she delivered cards from the Catholic Daughters to all of those who were ill in the community. She was also known as the "Flower Lady" as she delivered many bouquets to patients in the hospital and nursing home. Martha became a Benedictine Oblate associated with the Sacred Heart Monastery in Richardton in 1999. In doing this, Martha made a commitment to contemplation, study, and daily prayer. She attended monthly meetings, at least one retreat a year, and committed herself to 4 sessions of study throughout the year. Martha felt that it was a privilege to go to daily Mass, say the rosary, and pray with her prayer group. When asked what she considered her motto or rule to live by, Martha said, "To be kind, be happy, and have a sense of humor. Trust in God - He is in control. I have this little visit with him every day." Martha's macular degeneration progressed to total blindness in June 2019. During the July 4th weekend, over 200 of Martha's family, relatives, and friends celebrated her 90th Birthday. Activities included Mass and a reception at St Charles Catholic Church. Father Paul commented that it was one of the largest crowds the church had ever seen. A reception and supper were held later at the Bowman Sweetwater Golf Course Club House. The entertainment for both events was a slide show of over 200 images of Martha's life and the Palczewski family history. Both gatherings were an opportunity for Martha's North Dakota relatives and friends to say good-bye. Shortly after that Martha moved to Loving Care Assisted Living in the Denver area to be close to her daughter Dorothy and family. She received excellent care there and was able to have numerous visits with family prior to Covid. Martha continued to listen to daily Mass. Her faith kept her strong. Martha passed with her daughter Dorothy and son Dennis by her side two days prior to her 92nd birthday.

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Where is Martha Julia Palczewski Stuber's memorial?
Martha Julia Palczewski Stuber's memorial is located at: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Scranton, Bowman County, USA.
When did Martha Julia Palczewski Stuber death?
Martha Julia Palczewski Stuber death on 6 Jan 2021 in Denver County, Colorado, USA
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Latitude: 46.1640200
Longitude: -103.1411200

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Palczewski

(1885 - 1971)

Elizabeth Palczewski

(1888 - 1972)

Siblings

Frank Palczewski

(1916 - 1993)

Carl J. Palczewski

(1919 - 2007)

Richard John “RJ” Palczewski

(1924 - 2016)

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