We are heartbroken by the loss of our mom, sister, wife, and daughter....Marta. She was a rare gift to all of us - brilliant, beautiful and strong. A loving mother, a caring sister and daughter, an inspirational and devoted leader.
In the past four years, Marta showed us all what it means to be brave, tough and determined. The grace and strength with which she fought cancer left us breathless and in awe of her will to live.
Marta was unique. Kind and humble, yet brilliant, determined and independent. She was someone who was defined by her sense of justice and ethics - a champion of fairness in all aspects of life. Very funny in private, yet professional at work, she was intellectually curious, creative and driven to make a difference. She held many important values and ensured that her kids understood and lived these values as well - hard work, self-reliance, kindness and the importance of education and intellectual achievement.
Marta's first love was her family, and her favorite place to spend time was with them at their cottage on Lake Michigan. She loved the beach, loved sitting on her deck watching the sun set and loved falling asleep to the sound of the waves. This place, more than any other, gave her the quiet she craved and a sense of peace in a life otherwise filled with the many demands of a busy executive and mom.
She is survived by her son, Mitchell Jozefowski, 22, and her daughter, Alexandra Schroeder, 17; their father, Alex Jozefowski of Worchester, Mass; her parents, Don and Ann Schroeder of Norman, OK; and her sister and brother in law, Carey and Larry Cuddeback of Manistee, MI.
She appreciated the many cards, flowers and letters of encouragement she received from colleagues and friends these past years. We know she would have thanked you all personally had she been able to do so.
Marta will be so deeply missed. She will live in our hearts and memories forever, and we'll honor her memory by striving to live our lives by the values that defined hers.
Remembering
We invite you to leave a tribute or visit the stories page of this site and share your thoughts and memories with us. We’d love to hear your favorite stories or some of the funny experiences you shared with her over the years. We would sincerely appreciate reading anything you’d care to share.
Memorial
There will be a quiet memorial service for Marta with immediate family within the next several weeks. In lieu of flowers, we ask that a donation in Marta’s name be made to The Imerman Angels - an organization that connects cancer survivors with cancer patients in an effort to give them hope and help in fighting cancer. To do this, please visit the website listed in the link above.
Tributes
Leave a tributeThinking of you Carey and Larry as you remember your sweet, little sister. Last summer I found myself in Harbor Pointe and saw your house! I remember one particular slumber party and Marta was right there, too! So many memories poured in of all the fun we had at your house, Conroy's house, Harsh's parties and more.
Inga Andrews (Feiter)
To her family, I hope that you are well and able to reflect on your memories with smiles! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Helane Miller
Forever in our Hearts -- Helane
I was blessed to know her. May the peace of God be with her family.
You are such a sign to me how you accepted Marta's illness putting it totally in God's hands. You always seemed so strong. We have a new angel in heaven to pray too. May your time of grief be short. God bless, Susan Schott
I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to work with Marta. She taught us so much here at the company, but also how to face life's challenges with grace, optimism and perseverance. I can't thank you enough for fitting me in
Marta, what a character - such a pleasure to be around, yet you are so right about how much fun she provided just through her natural, loving spirit.
Leave a Tribute
Thinking of you Carey and Larry as you remember your sweet, little sister. Last summer I found myself in Harbor Pointe and saw your house! I remember one particular slumber party and Marta was right there, too! So many memories poured in of all the fun we had at your house, Conroy's house, Harsh's parties and more.
Please be patient.
Crowding cars
relay team
This memorial is very belated but some of her high school friends in fort collins are just connecting and finding out. I wish I had known and could have been more involved. Marta and I were locker partners and on the swim team together. She was gorgoeous. The hottest guys in the school were all in love with her and I knew because they would walk up to me at our locker......(I would be all twittered) "Hi Allan".... and the reply was always "hi Liz, do you know where Marta is?" But even though she could have been the snottiest girl, especially after being in the Miss Colorado contest, she was always humble, friendly and fun. I always could make her laugh. We were on the same relay team. i was backstroke, she was breaststroke or butterfly. I started. Sometimes I would screw around a little in the opponents lane while we were lining up. As I pulled up on the block for the gun start I whispered : "I peed in her lane", She laughed so hard She almost coudn't get up on the block.
Her mom was also awesome. My mom died and never saw me swim. Martas mom just adopted me and cheered for me. Rest in peace my beautiful friend. I'll be up soon to make fun of all those saints and their comfortable shoes. liz lammot campbell
Marta in college.
Marta was a friend of mine at MacMurray College. She transferred in and lived in Jane Hall, and we eventually become friends. She was very smart and kind, that was obvious. I loved hearing about her adventures and journeys of going home and back(Colorado was it?). It always turned into an adventure with her little Fiat. She was one of the most impressive young women I have ever met. Honestly, this was a mature young woman who had the world by the tail and was going places. I was in awe of her. There was not a man on campus who did not have a "thing" for her. My goal was to try and make her laugh, which we did endlessly. She was seriously in love with her family and her boyfriend and she had a profound impact on those who knew her at MacMurray. I never met her family, but knew they must be very special to produce someone this incredible. After graduation I never heard from her again. All I have are these images in my head from 1981, of this incredible beautiful young woman, and I can hear sound of her laughter in my head. Those are very cherished memories. I was deeply affected by her, and it is obvious she continued to touch others for the rest of her life. I will never forget her. She was transcendant.