Mary Jean “Jeannie” Simanek

Mary Jean “Jeannie” Simanek

Marion

Mary Jean “Jeannie” Simanek, 73, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion. A celebration of Jeannie’s life will follow at the Marion American Legions Post 298, at 625 31st St., in Marion.

Jeannie was born on Feb. 1, 1949, in Charles City, Iowa, the daughter of William and Jean Beaulah (Isreal) Martin. She was a 1968 graduate of Cedar Falls High School. On May 28, 1993, Jeannie was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Joseph Simanek in Anamosa, Iowa. Jeannie worked for Rockwell Collins for 32 years, retiring in 2004. She was a SHIIP Counselor for four years. Jeannie was a member of the Red Hat Society. She was a master gardener, flowers and wildlife were her greatest pastime. Jeannie always had a smile and a kind word for all. She loved her family and friends very much and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Jeannie is survived and lovingly remembered by husband of 29 years, Bob Simanek of Marion; son, James (Julia) Wittnebel Jr. of Marion; three grandsons, Alex, Peter and Greg; sister, Nancy (Al) Holmes of Westport, Wash.; brother-in-law, Larry Finn of Cedar Rapids; many nieces and nephews; and many others who called her mom.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Jean Martin; two brothers, Bobby Martin and Bill Martin; and sister, Betty Finn.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jeannie’s memory may be made to Unity Point Hospice of St. Luke’s Hospital at 290 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, No. 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402; https://tinyurl.com/mryaj8w8.

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