Martha Ann (McKee)Yake, 71, Hamilton, passed away on December 28, 2013, at the Cameron Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Cameron. She had lived in Caldwell County her entire life.

Martha was born on February 24, 1942, in Cameron to Ray and Bertha Cole McKee. She was a graduate of the Hamilton High School and attended Wentworth College. She had worked at the Stride Rite Shoe Factory in Hamilton for 15 years, and then she became an over-the-road truck driver for many years.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Christina Ann Milligan; and one great-grandson.

Survivors: Four children: Tyson (Gayla) Milligan, Hamilton; Robin (Jerry) Cook, Hamilton; Trina (Harold) Anderson, Altamont; and Blace (Connie) Milligan, Hamilton; nine grandchildren - Lacy, Tristen, Kable, Jacey, Caleb, Crispin, Casey, Corey, and Jacque; and five great-grandchildren.

Martha was cremated under the direction of Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton. There will be no formal services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Crossroads Hospice, Kansas City, Mo.