Pentico, Jeanette Marie (Jordan)

Jeanette Marie (Jordan) Pentico, 65, of Marion, died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a sudden illness. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Marion, by the Rev. Gregory Williamson. The family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, and one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. Burial: Troy Mills Cemetery, rural Troy Mills.

Survivors include her husband, Carl of Marion; parents, Don and Bernice Jordan of Central City; son, Dr. Todd (Heather) Pentico of Solon, and their children, Makenzie, Parker and Peyton; daughter, Sarah (Jeff Werling) Martwig of “Quasky,” and her children, Carter and Izak; brother, Gale (Patricia) Jordan of Alburnett; and many more loving family members.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Teresa Schirm; and niece, Lisa Riess.

Jeanette was born Nov. 20, 1947, in Manchester, the daughter of Donald and Bernice (Peyton) Jordan. She married Carl Pentico on Aug. 24, 1968. Jeanette was a longtime member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Marion, and was very involved in all aspects of the church, including the choir. She worked at Rockwell Collins, Norand, and was a stay-at-home mom before becoming office manager at St. Paul's Lutheran Church for over 30 years.

Jeanette was a huge support to her family and friends. She enjoyed her Bunco group with friends, organizing family events and spending time with her family. Jeanette had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. She dearly loved her family and church, which were an expression of her faith.

Jeanette will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, but they rejoice in the confidence of her eternal home in Heaven.

A memorial fund has been established in Jeanette's memory.

Please sign the online guest book for Jeanette at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

Published May 19, 2013 in The Gazette