Martha Diane Stewart of Helena, Montana passed away too soon on Saturday, December 12, 2015. She was born at St. Peter’s Hospital on November 21, 1969 to Allan and Connie Smigaj. Martha was the youngest of five girls. She attended and graduated from Helena High School in 1988.
Martha loved riding motorcycles in the mountains and visiting the family cabin in Marysville. She enjoyed gardening in her mother’s yard which gave her peace and contentment. After high school Martha married Jeff Stewart. From this marriage her three beautiful children were born. Olivia, Alex and Eaden, whom she loved more than anything.
Martha was employed at K-Mart, St. Mary’s Parish, St. John’s Nursing Home and the most rewarding job of motherhood. She was very active in AA and made many close friends through this organization.
She is preceded in death by her father, Allan Smigaj who she missed very much. She is survived by her husband Jeff, children Olivia, Alex and Eaden, her mother Connie Smigaj, and her four sisters, Becky (Rick) Casteel, Mary Bisom, Lisa (Marc) Duncan, Gina (Sverre) Smigaj- Johansen and her numerous nieces and nephews. All of whom will miss her immensely.
A celebration of Martha’s life will be held at St. Mary Catholic Community, Friday December 18, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. A reception will follow at the church.
In lew of flowers charitable contributions can be made to AA. Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Martha.
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
1:00 p.m.
Friday December 18, 2015
St. Mary's Catholic Comunity
1700 Missoula Ave.
Helena, Montana 59601
Funeral Reception
After the Mass
Friday December 18, 2015
Social Hall of St. Mary's Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Ave.
Helena, Montana 59601
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Aprill Vickers says
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
RIP sweet friend. I will always remember all the fun we had growing up together. Love you!
Danny and Theresa Corbett says
Aunt Connie are hearts are broken and filled with sorrow upon hearing the news about Martha. I wish I was there in person to give you and the girls support and big hugs. May our prayers ease you through this difficult time. We love you.
Marilu Hanson says
Martha was a sweet woman. I am very sad that I won’the be able to get to know her better. I hope she is at peace now.
Linda Franklin says
I am so sorry to hear about Martha’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Connie and the entire family.
Shauna Cottingham Hanson says
I send many many prayers to all ? God bless & protect her family to help them heal.
Cathy says
Thinking of all of you at this very sad time. Love Cathy and Virgil Kaiser
Brad Bomar says
I went to high school with Martha and Jeff. She will be dearly missed.
Shauna Longmire says
I was lucky enough to go to school with Martha and also call her my friend. She tried to act like she was tough, but truthfully she was a sweetheart. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. May you find peace and comfort knowing Martha is in God’s hands and her struggles on earth are over. Rest in Peace My Friend, you will be missed.
Doug & Candice Petersen says
We are saddened to hear of Martha’s passing. Our deepest condolences for your family’s loss. Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember her. Peace be with you all ~
Laurie Crutcher says
Martha was always very special to me and I always looked forward to hearing from her. So sorry for your loss.
Brenda Staley says
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. May God wrap you in love and peaceat this time. I first met Martha working at K-Mart. I was a cashier and she was one of the supervisors. I met Martha again when my sister Rose (who my mom actually named after Marth’s aunt Rose) moved next door to Jeff & Martha. Martha I know you are safe and secure in the loving arms of our Lord and savior. Peace be with you Martha.
Patsy Goble (Velarde) says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. There are so many thoughts running through my mind about growing up with the Smigaj family. Martha will be greatly missed.
Virginia Wille says
I am so sorry for your loss. Eaden is one of my students, and I expect I was also a neighbor of Al’s on Phoenix. Such wonderful people, and neighbors.
Bless you all,
Donna Bristow says
I am sorry to hear about the loss of Martha. She was a beautiful and vibrant sister, mother, wife and daughter and such a sweet and caring woman. I can’t imagine this earth will be the same without her. I hope her family is comforted knowing that she is at peace. RIP sweet lady.
Jeannette Garay Manning says
I thought about you all day Smigaj & Stewart families. Martha was nothing but kind to me all the years I’ve known her. My heart is broken for you all. Sending you big love Martha!!!
Shellie Blakely says
I thought I sent prayers to the family but I don’t see them.. So sorry to hear of your loss. Me and martha were friends from elementary school .. I always will remember the good times we had.. Playing in Marysville and at her grandmas house. I especially want to send prayers for her children that they will have peace .. God bless .. She’s in gods hands now..