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Janet D. Martensen
Janet D. Martensen
Marion
Janet D. Martensen passed away on January 9, 2026, in Marion. A Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.
She was born on August 27, 1937, in Dubuque, IA to Emory and Dorothy (Redfern) Smith. Janet worked as clerk for J.C. Penney and then Younkers, both in Cedar Rapids, for several years. Janet loved to laugh and loved to be surrounded by cats of many types. She loved to spend time with her family and was loved by all.
Janet is survived by her children, Kathy (Randy) McNeal, Jeff (Kathy) Vincent and Paula (Steve) Sloan; grandchildren, Nathan (Romina) Gilds, Nicole (Eddie) Melendez, Laura (Nate) Heater, Amanda Vincent and Jenna Sloan; great-grandchildren; Nael Jadoon and Liam Heater; siblings, Shirley (the late George) Bishop; and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Dean Martensen; her parents; and brother, David Smith.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association in Janet’s memory or to your favorite charity.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at iowacremation.com under Obituaries.
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