Wendy Sue Martens

Wendy Sue Martens (DeShon), 66, passed away at 4:00 a.m. on Friday, November 14th at Bronson hospital in Battle Creek. She was born October 23rd, 1959 to David and Joyce (Quada) DeShon.  

Wendy married Jeffrey O. Martens on September 10th, 1977. He survives.  Also surviving are three children, Rev. Jeremy (Deborah) Martens of Oakwood, IL, Melanie Lake of Battle Creek and Ronnie (Amber) Martens; four grandchildren, JaeLynn Vaxter, Kyla Lake, Alison Lake and Abigail Martens; great-granddaughter, Kinsley Hicks; sister, Denise (Billy) Lee; brothers, Jeff (Kim) DeShon and Steve DeShon and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her son, Nicholas; her parents; her mother and father-in-law, Ronald and Betty Martens; her son-in-law, Jeff Lake and quite a few pets.

Wendy was a devoted wife and mother not only to her children, but also to the many neighborhood kids and friends who thought of her as a second mom. She loved spending time with people, especially her grandchildren and was often the person people went to when they needed a listening ear. She had a deep and abiding faith in Jesus Christ and lived that out by helping anyone that she could.

A Celebration of Wendy’s Life will be held 5:00 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2025 at the Pennfield Presbyterian Church 7979 St. Mary’s Lake Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49017. Memorials in her name may be made to St Jude Children's Hospital.