Attica - Martha "Marty" Ellen (Martin) Wininger, 82, Attica, passed away at her home, following her failing health for the past two years, on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 9:14 a.m.
Marty, as she was known to family and friends, was born in Sedalia, Missouri, on November 25, 1942.  She was the daughter of the late Verrell Milton Martin and Mary Ellen (White) Martin Koch.  Marty was raised in Sedalia, graduating from Sacred Heart High School in 1960.  She received her nursing degree from St. Mary's School of Nursing in Kansas City, MO, in 1963.  While attending nursing school she met her future husband, James Elza Wininger while attending a dance.  James was stationed in the Air Force.  They were married on February 16, 1963 in Sedalia, MO.  Jim preceded Marty in death on September 27, 2016.
After their marriage they moved to the Lafayette area and in 1972 moved to Attica.  Marty worked as a nurse for the Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital from 1974-2011 when she retired.  Marty also served as the school nurse for the new Attica High School from 1977-1979.
Marty was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Attica.  She enjoyed crocheting, and raising her gardens.  She liked to can the vegetables that she raised.  In her quiet time she enjoyed watching Gun Smoke on tv.
Marty leaves behind three daughters, Cheryl (Marc) Champagne, Brownsburg, IN; Maressa (Chris) Mathura Cary, NC; Kristine (David) Huckleberry, Attica; a son James (Colleen) Wininger, New Richmond, IN; twelve grandchildren, Curtis, Andrew and Daniel Fares; Emilie, Jacob and Jack Mathura; Ryan, Jillian and Olivia Huckleberry; James, John and Evan Wininger; a great-granddaughter, Lydia Hamilton.  She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Ellen Marie Wininger and a brother, John "Ike" Martin.
A rosary service will be recited at the Maus Funeral Home, Attica, on Friday, August 22nd at 4:30 p.m. followed by the visitation from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.  A funeral mass will be held at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 407 S. Perry St., Attica, on Saturday, August 23rd at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. David Rasner officiating.  Burial will follow in the Salem Cemetery, east of Attica.  Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, P.O. Box 55, Attica, IN   47918