She will be sorely missed. We had been close friends since American History class in Junior year, talked frequently, traveled together. Her daughter, Jenny, has been my God child since she was born. The blessing is that Marth went quickly. Her death is also a reminder to have periodic chest X-rays.
Martha Bahl Grant, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6th after a very short illness. She leaves behind her dear husband, Andy, her daughter, Jennifer Wierz (John), 2 granddaughters, Anna and Katie Lohmueller, as well as her cousin Ann Kranbuhl. She was predeceased by her parents -Dr. Charles D. Bahl and Jane Hilberg Bahl, her son Charles Merritt Grant and her 2 brothers- John Bahl (Martha) and William Forrest Bahl (Kathy). She leaves behind many cousins and nieces and nephews. Martha grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. She attended Walnut Hills High School, and the University of Arizona, and then transferred to the University of Cincinnati, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology. After graduating from college, Martha settled in Chicago, Illinois with her husband and new family for an extended stay (35 years). As her family grew up, she became active in many philanthropic activities including Arden Shore, and the Volunteer Board of Lake Forest Hospital. As an active member of Exmoor Country Club, Martha chaired the Women's Golf Program. Upon reaching the empty nester stage of life, Martha became a Travel Consultant with Ansbach Travel (specializing in foreign independent travel). She traveled the world inspecting properties and developed an outstanding information base to serve her clients. For years, her clients treasured the way she designed trips to spark and satisfy their wishes. After retiring from the travel business, Martha returned to Cincinnati, Indian Hill, to be close to her family. In Cincinnati, she continued her active life participating in the Children's Home, the Garden Club of Cincinnati, The Town Club, the Cincinnati Woman's Club and the Indian Hill Church Altar Guild. She was a member of The Camargo Club, Cincinnati Country Club, Queen City Club, and the Sea Pines Country Club of Hilton Head. Services will be held on Wednesday, April 17th at 11 am at The Indian Hill Church and burial will be at Spring Grove Cemetery. In honor of Martha's life and her courageous battle against cancer, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Christ Hospital Health Network Oncology Program C/O The Christ Hospital Foundation ,2123 Auburn Ave. Suite 528 , Cincinnati, Ohio 45219.
I dated Martha briefly the summer of 1962.We went cave exploring in Indiana.When the water in the cave got up to Martha's chest, we decided to get the hell out of that cave.! She was a great sport and I was always really was glad to see she and Andy at several "mini Clifton reunions" we had when I was back in Cincinnati for our WHHS '61 Reunions.
Robbie Dunie (Brada)
She will be sorely missed. We had been close friends since American History class in Junior year, talked frequently, traveled together. Her daughter, Jenny, has been my God child since she was born. The blessing is that Marth went quickly. Her death is also a reminder to have periodic chest X-rays.
John Levy
from the Cincinnati Enquirer (2024):
Martha Bahl Grant, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6th after a very short illness. She leaves behind her dear husband, Andy, her daughter, Jennifer Wierz (John), 2 granddaughters, Anna and Katie Lohmueller, as well as her cousin Ann Kranbuhl. She was predeceased by her parents -Dr. Charles D. Bahl and Jane Hilberg Bahl, her son Charles Merritt Grant and her 2 brothers- John Bahl (Martha) and William Forrest Bahl (Kathy). She leaves behind many cousins and nieces and nephews. Martha grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. She attended Walnut Hills High School, and the University of Arizona, and then transferred to the University of Cincinnati, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology. After graduating from college, Martha settled in Chicago, Illinois with her husband and new family for an extended stay (35 years). As her family grew up, she became active in many philanthropic activities including Arden Shore, and the Volunteer Board of Lake Forest Hospital. As an active member of Exmoor Country Club, Martha chaired the Women's Golf Program. Upon reaching the empty nester stage of life, Martha became a Travel Consultant with Ansbach Travel (specializing in foreign independent travel). She traveled the world inspecting properties and developed an outstanding information base to serve her clients. For years, her clients treasured the way she designed trips to spark and satisfy their wishes. After retiring from the travel business, Martha returned to Cincinnati, Indian Hill, to be close to her family. In Cincinnati, she continued her active life participating in the Children's Home, the Garden Club of Cincinnati, The Town Club, the Cincinnati Woman's Club and the Indian Hill Church Altar Guild. She was a member of The Camargo Club, Cincinnati Country Club, Queen City Club, and the Sea Pines Country Club of Hilton Head. Services will be held on Wednesday, April 17th at 11 am at The Indian Hill Church and burial will be at Spring Grove Cemetery. In honor of Martha's life and her courageous battle against cancer, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Christ Hospital Health Network Oncology Program C/O The Christ Hospital Foundation ,2123 Auburn Ave. Suite 528 , Cincinnati, Ohio 45219.
Mark Muhsam
I dated Martha briefly the summer of 1962.We went cave exploring in Indiana.When the water in the cave got up to Martha's chest, we decided to get the hell out of that cave.! She was a great sport and I was always really was glad to see she and Andy at several "mini Clifton reunions" we had when I was back in Cincinnati for our WHHS '61 Reunions.
Martha was truly a nice person.
Mark M.Muhsam
WHHS 61