Marta Rose Stirn Cronk, age 71, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023. She was born March 11, 1952 in Rushville, IN the daughter of Charles and Bonnie (Cauble) Stirn.

In 1969, during Martas senior year of High School, her father took a job at Sears and moved the family from Ironton, OH to Big Rapids. After graduation, she attended Ferris State University and earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management. Marta moved to Grand Rapids in 1989 and worked for Blue Care Network, she retired after 17 years of service.

She is survived by her two children; Amy Lynn (Michael) Vassallo of Montclair, NJ, Donald Jr. (Faith Markin) Cronk of Rockford; five grandchildren; two sisters, Barb (Bill) Deakins of Florida, Kathy (Joe) Garner of Big Rapids; four brothers, Steve (Anne Louise) Stirn of Columbus, OH, Jeff Stirn of Big Rapids, Pete (Pam) Stirn of Midland, Chris (Melissa) Stirn of Remus; many nieces and nephews.

Marta was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Greg Stirn.

A funeral service will take place 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 17th at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids with burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

The family will greet friends on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions in Martis memory may be made to the American Lung Association.

Share a memory or condolence with the family at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Funeral Service Wednesday, May 17, 2023 1:00 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,MI 49307 Visitation Wednesday, May 17, 2023 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,MI 49307