Martha Joan Zacharias, age 58, of Hayward, WI passed away surrounded by family, Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Mayo Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, WI.

Martha Joan Cash was born February 3, 1964 in Anchorage, Alaska.

The daughter of Charles and Loraine Cash. She lived in several places including Barrow, Alaska; Belcourte, North Dakota; Whitney, Nebraska. She spent the majority of her adolescent years in Trego, WI. She became a certified nursing assistant through Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in November 1981. Martha was joined in marriage to Marvin R Zacharias on June 28th, 1986 in Spooner, WI. Together they lived near Springbrook, WI where they raised their four children.

Martha was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She thoroughly enjoyed a hot cup of coffee with her husband and was considered a regular at many local restaurants. Martha was a dedicated Mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as Nah Nah and Gam Gam. She had a vivacious personality and always made people around her laugh. She made friends everywhere she went and had a genuine love for everyone.

She is survived by her loving husband, Marvin and her four children, Melissa (Travis) Jarzomski, Robert (Kelsie) Zacharias, James Zacharias, and Michelle Zacharias; seven wonderful grandchildren; brothers David and Lonnie; sisters Ruth and Angelee.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Loraine and her mother-in-law, Johanna.

Funeral services for Martha will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 3pm, at the Church of the Nazarene in Spooner with Pastor Clifford Larrabee officiating. Music will be provided by Organist Harriet Perry. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 11, 2022, from 4-6pm at the Spooner Funeral Home and also on Saturday from 2-3pm at the Church.  Interment will be held on Monday, February 14, 2022, at 1pm, at the Greenwood Cemetery in Hayward with David Cash officiating. Casket bearers will be Ryan Kareem, Zeke Zacharias, Matt Graham, Andrew Graham, and Josh Scheel.

Last Update: Feb 10, 2022 1:06 pm CST