Racine – Martha Manogian, 102, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at her home.
Martha was born in Racine on August 4, 1923 to Sarkis and Anna (nee, Hurmazian) Manogian. She was employed by Western Publishing Company for 48 years, retiring in 1991. Martha was a member of St. Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church, the Twenty Year Club at Western Publishing and the “Birthday Club”.
Martha is survived by her niece, Kathleen Garabedian. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Taqoohe Manogian and Rose Garabedian; her brother-in-law Sam Garabedian; her brother, Mike Manogian and her cousin Sylvia Morrison.
Funeral services for Martha will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church, 4605 Erie Street, Racine. Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Memorials may be directed to St. Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church.
Martha’s family wishes to extend a very special thanks to Jill Sahakian and Nancy Hardesty for their dedicated friendship.- Forever Grateful