MIDDLETON - Martha C. (Acker) Schwarz, age 96, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016 at the Waunakee Manor Health Care Center. She was born on February 18, 1920, in Ashton, to Anton J. and Katherine (Kalscheuer) Acker. She married Edmund J. Schwarz on February 12, 1941 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ashton. She devoted her life to her husband and three children, provided child care for many families in the Madison area, and in later life was an active volunteer at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Middleton and the Middleton Senior Center. Martha was an avid card player and enjoyed the company of many friends and relatives through her card playing activities. She always saw the best in people, forgave the worst, and never lost faith in God. Her family learned many wonderful life lessons from her and she will be greatly missed. Martha is survived by her daughter, Carol (Jon) Rufenacht; son, Ron (Maureen) Schwarz; and their families. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave., Middleton, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2016 with Father Brian Wilk presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday a luncheon will follow the service. The family would like to thank the staff at the Waunakee Manor Retirement Center, Waunakee Manor Health Care Center, and Agrace HospiceCare for their devoted care and kindness. Memorials may be gifted in Martha's name to Agrace HospiceCare and Middleton Outreach Ministry (MOM). Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.