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Martha Jansen Obituary
AGE: 98 • Woodbridge Township
Martha Ella Philo Christensen Jansen, 97 passed away peacefully, May 9, 2014. Martha was born December 6, 1916 in Philadelphia, PA before moving to Woodbridge, NJ at age six. On March 29, 1939, Martha married Peter B. Jansen at the home of her Mother and Dad, Mr. & Mrs. J.P. Christensen on Grove Street in Woodbridge with then Mayor August F. Griener officiating.
Her beloved husband, Peter passed away on June 17, 1996 and her eldest son P. Henry Jansen passed away on May 24, 2011. She was also predeceased by her sisters Ruth Philo, Emily Eichelberger and brother Fred Philo. She is survived by her family, daughter-in-law Marie Jansen (Henry), sons and daughter-in-laws, John R. and Tana of Livonia, NY; Timothy J. and Terri of Cambridge, NY and her beloved daughter and son-in-law, Marty and Albert Chanese of Fords, NJ. As well has her grandchildren Nancy (Charles) Lippincott, Janine (Rich) Crooks, Wendy (Duane) Endy, Tanya (Dan) Carney, Timmy (Tiffany) Jansen, Trisha Jansen (Brendan Beardsley), Jennifer Ella (Michael) Barany and Susan Chanese. Great grandchildren, Nathan (Karen) D'Amore, Katelyn (Jeremy) Reis, Heather (Andrew)Hutchins, Benjamin D'Amore, Richie, Stephen and Meghan Crooks and the little ones, Kalob and Brady Carney, Alexa and Mallory Jansen and Bradley Peter Barany as well as seven great, great grandchildren. She also is survived by nieces Sondra (Phil) Spillman, Gail (Butch) Stauffer and extended family who were a big part of her life, Jerry (Lyla), Bruce (Linda) and Beverly Christensen, Ruth Gorgas, Sharon McNab and their families.
Martha was a sales clerk at Christensen's Department Store on Main Street for many years prior to her marriage. Martha was also an accomplished seamstress who spent her summers in Cleverdale, NY on the beautiful shores of Lake George but more importantly her love and service to the Lord was the center of her life and she loved to tell others of his love.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at JFK Hartwyck at Oak Tree for their kind care of Martha over the last few months.
Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at Costello-Greiner Funeral Home, 44 Green Street, Woodbridge. Interment will follow in Cloverleaf Memorial Park, Woodbridge. Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Martha in a special way may send donations to Bible Truth Publishing, PO Box 649, Addison, IL 60101
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Gail Stauffer
May 16, 2014
May 17,2014
I'll miss Aunt Martha.
Sorry I couldn't be there for her funeral. She meant alot to me. I have so many fond memories of her She also made My wedding dress, which my daugh wore for her wedding 6 yrs. ago. That made Aunt Martha happy. We had good times when Marty brought her to Pa. to visit my mother (her sister) Thanks for that Marty.
With Sympathy and Love, Butch and Gail
May 11, 2014
I'll be there in spirit. I really loved Aunt Martha and have so many happy memories of visiting with your family and you with ours. My wedding dress was so memorable because I have memories of her making it for me. Summers were so much fun when we were kids together. Our sympathies. Love, Sondra and Phil
Tara McClure
May 11, 2014
I'll miss Aunt Martha. I've got fond memories of visiting her in Woodbridge and Lake George. She told me how to cook Danish food and she and Uncle Pete shared memories of Danish-American customs and sayings. It was always a pleasure to be with her. She and Uncle Pete loved to hear & sing hymns; precious memories!
May 11, 2014
Our sincere condolences to all the Jansen family. Bill and Barbara Bothwell
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