Dagmar Martinek-Brown

Dagmar Martinek-Brown, age 94, of Cass City, passed away suddenly, Tues., Jan. 3, 2017 at her home. Dagmar was born July 12, 1922 in Cass City, daughter of the late Frank and Emily (Svoboda) Martinek.

She served in the U S Navy, during WWII and Korean Wars, earning her LPN and retiring as a Dental Technician Chief. She worked for McDonalds in Cass City and Caro for many years, was a life member of Caro VFW Post 4164, and participated in the Walk for Warmth, and was also well known for doing the Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk for 55 years.

Dagmar is survived by a sister, Martha Parsons of Casa Grandus, AZ and a brother, Charles Martinek of Essexville, nephews, Christopher Martinek of Rockford, Dana Martinek of Sparta, Jeffrey Martinek of Greenville, and Daryl Martinek and niece, Bethany Klunder, both of Howard City, as well as many other nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 2 brothers, Stanley and George Martinek.

At her request there is no service for Dagmar, but please remember her in your prayers. Also honoring Dagmar's wishes she will be buried at sea, in the Atlantic Ocean off of Norfolk, VA at a later date with a committal service provided by members of the U S Navy.

Memorials may be made to Caro VFW Post.

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