Martha Lambert
December 13, 1932 ~ May 3, 2025
Martha L. Lambert, 92, of Alpena, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Faulkton Senior Living.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Kuhler Funeral Home, Huron with Pastor Derek Baum presiding. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Huron. Visitation will be one-hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Martha Lena Diede was born on December 13, 1932, in Huron, South Dakota, to Christ and Lydia (Huber) Diede. She grew up on a farm near Alpena and attended country school through the eighth grade. As the fourth of thirteen children, Martha played a vital role in helping care for her siblings, especially after the passing of her mother, Lydia, in 1952 due to stomach cancer.
On July 5, 1952, Martha married Richard Lambert in Huron. They made their home in Alpena, where they lived for 63 years and raised their only child, Linda, born on March 21, 1957. Martha and Richard celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2012, just months before Richard's passing that November.
Martha was known for her generosity and nurturing spirit. She spent many years doing housework and babysitting for others and often cared for her sister Alvina during illness. She was especially beloved for her homemade pickles and kuchens, her fondness for Molly B polka music, her love of gardening and puzzles, and her occasional enjoyment of a Miller Lite. Martha had a gift for hospitality, she treated everyone like family and always had snacks ready for visitors.
In 2016, Martha moved to Faulkton to be closer to her granddaughter, continuing to share her warmth and kindness with those around her.
Martha’s life will forever be cherished by her grandchildren: Stacy (Shane) Machtemes, Faulkton, Jon (Sarah) Small, Brandon, and Cody (Jaclyn) Small, Harrisburg; great grandchildren: Logan (Ashley), Taylor (Colton Rall) and Trey Machtemes, Emilee, Karlee, and Tucker Small, and Lennan, Kensington, and Breslyn Small; great-great grandchild: Paxton Machtemes; brother, Jake (Arlene) Diede, Everett, WA; sister, Carol North, Huron; sister-in-law, Julia Diede, Redfield; brothers-in-law: Doug Lambert, Wisconsin and Glen Lambert, Minneapolis, MN; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Richard in 2012; her parents; grandparents; daughter, Linda in 2013; son-in-law, Bob in 2017; six brothers; five sisters; and two nephews.
Kuhler Funeral Home of Huron (www.kuhlerfuneralhome.com) and Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Martha’s arrangements.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We know how special Grandma was to you. Cherish each memory, you made a lot of them. In Deepest Sympathy,
Stacy – I am sorry to read of the loss of your grandmother. I remember the love and commitment you expressed about her when we visited at your shop. I am sure those feelings have deepened in the years since. My thoughts are with you as you go through this sad time. Blessings to you and your whole family.
💕 Sandra
I have nothing but fond memories of my Aunt Martha. I am so glad I was able to visit my last time in S.D. There was no one better… her humor, kindness, and love will be a part of me forever.
Martha was my great aunt ( my grandpa John’s sister). We used to visit them in Alpena a couple times a year. I always liked to visit aunt Martha, she was always so witty and kind, and she always sent me home with some kind of small treasure or toy from her house. She was a very sweet lady!
Amanda (Diede) Steffen
Prayers going your way remember 4th of July at the cottonwood lake having dads John Diedes relation at the cabin had lots of fun and good laughs Martha was a Hoot
Stacy and family: So sorry to hear about your grandmother. I know she had a special place for you in her heart. Thinking of you and your family. Take care. Pat Holdren