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Mariann Alice Green Martens

Birth	:	26 Mar 1929 Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 Jul 2018 Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Shelby Cemetery, Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5083313, -95.4511108
Inscription	:	Married Oct. 19, 1947 Our Children Charles Rebecca Cheryl
Description	:	Mariann Alice Green, the daughter of Charles Julius Green and Alice Rachel (Funk), was born March 26, 1929 in Harlan, IA. She attended country schools in Menlo, IA and Fairview Township, Shelby County, Iowa until she entered high school at Shelby Consolidated Schools. She graduated in 1947. On October 19, 1947 she married Robert William Martens at the United Lutheran Church in Shelby, IA. They had three children. Bob and Mariann farmed around the Shelby, Corley and Persia areas until 1967, when they moved to a farm north of Walnut, where they lived for a... Read More	Mariann Alice Green, the daughter of Charles Julius Green and Alice Rachel (Funk), was born March 26, 1929 in Harlan, IA. She attended country schools in Menlo, IA and Fairview Township, Shelby County, Iowa until she entered high school at Shelby Consolidated Schools. She graduated in 1947. On October 19, 1947 she married Robert William Martens at the United Lutheran Church in Shelby, IA. They had three children. Bob and Mariann farmed around the Shelby, Corley and Persia areas until 1967, when they moved to a farm north of Walnut, where they lived for a year before having a sale and moving into town. Mariann began working as a cleaning lady at Peace Haven retirement home that year, and she held that job for 27 years. Mariann will be remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt and friend by many. She was "famous" for her Danish coffee cakes, which she loved to make for church functions as well as for family and friends. Her proficiency in the kitchen wasn't limited to coffee cakes, however; she was an excellent cook and baker. She was also a very good seamstress and made most of her own and her children's clothes in her younger years. She began gardening at a young age, and learned from her sister, Viola, how to grow and arrange beautiful flowers. She continued to tend her flower beds through last fall and was also known around town for spending countless hours picking up sticks and leaves from her lawn. Mariann also enjoyed sending and receiving cards, collecting pretty dishes and glassware, reading, doing word puzzles, genealogy and spending time with family and friends. She was a member of the Walnut Genealogy Club, Walnut Community Club, Red Hatters and Peace United Church of Christ and its Women's Fellowship. Mariann passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018, at Heritage House in Atlantic, IA, at the age of 89. Mariann is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two half-sisters, Viola Miller and Elda Woodward. Survivors include her three children: Chuck Martens of Omaha, NE; Becky Rasmussen (James) of Bellevue, NE and Cheryl Butcher (Eugene) of Avoca, IA; six grandchildren: Gena Rasmussen DeRosier (Scott) of Bellevue, NE; Julie Rasmussen Blake (Joseph) of Palacios, TX; Rachael Rasmussen Johnson (Ryan) of Omaha, NE; Eugene Butcher, Jr. (Sandy) of Avoca, IA; Shari Butcher Kay (Dale) of Shelby, IA and Christi Butcher Zimmerman (Ryan) of Avoca, IA; 18 great-grandchildren: Dustin DeRosier (Lacie); Dillan, Amberlee and Daniel DeRosier; Haylee Blake Huddleston (Kade) and Joey Blake; Chloe', Liam and Levi Johnson; Jessica, Sarah and Emily Butcher; Sabrina Butcher, Chelsea and Brittany Kay and Hunter, Colton and Sydney Zimmerman; five great-great-grandchildren: Lillian and Rosalee DeRosier and Carrie, Jackie and Adaline Zimmerman; numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at Peace United Church of Christ in Walnut, Iowa, with Pastor Steve Lewis officiating. Amberlee DeRosier was the accompanist, and Patricia Daub and Ryan Johnson were the vocalists. Serving as casket bearers were Joseph Blake, Ryan Johnson, Eugene Butcher, Jr., Dale Kay, Scott DeRosier, and Ryan Zimmerman. Burial was in the Shelby Cemetery, Shelby, Iowa. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan, Iowa, was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.burmeisterjohannsen.com. --- KNOD Radio - Harlan, Iowa Funeral Services for 89 year old Mariann A. Martens of Walnut will be held 10 am, Saturday, July 28th, at Peace United Church of Christ in Walnut with burial in the Shelby Cemetery. Mariann passed away Monday, July 23rd in Atlantic. Survivors include 1 son, Chuck Martens of Omaha; 2 daughters, Becky Rasmussen (James) of Bellevue, NE and Cheryl Butcher (Eugene) of Avoca; 6 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. The family will be present to greet friends 5 to 8 pm, Friday, July 27th, at the Peace United Church of Christ in Walnut. The Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of the arrangements. ---

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Mariann Alice Green Martens's memorial is located at: Shelby Cemetery, Shelby, Shelby County, USA.
When did Mariann Alice Green Martens death?
Mariann Alice Green Martens death on 23 Jul 2018 in Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.5083313
Longitude: -95.4511108

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Coordinate: 41.5083313, -95.4511108

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Coordinate: 41.5277500, -95.4033000

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Coordinate: 41.5277700, -95.2988900

13. Cass Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6272115, -95.4958362

14. Lee Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5555450, -95.2974981

15. Fairview Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5856500, -95.3207500

16. Chambers Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6018982, -95.5681000

17. Neola Township Cemetery
Neola, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4591400, -95.6183800

18. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Neola, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4581300, -95.6183600

19. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6422005, -95.4028015

20. Oak Hill Cemetery
Hancock, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3908005, -95.3360977

21. Cox Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5391998, -95.6418991

22. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

23. Valley View Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5814018, -95.6324997

24. Cuppys Grove Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5643997, -95.2561035