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James Martenson Obituary
CASSOPOLIS - James A. Martenson, 59, of 21850 Buffalo Lane, died at 10 a.m. Monday, August 17 in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend. He was born on September 10, 1949, in Valparaiso, IN, to the late Andrew and Ruby (Davis) Martenson. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Martenson; two brothers and a sister. He was a sales representative at Gurley-Leep. He was a member of the Granger community Church. Jim enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, reading and traveling. On August 9, 1966, in Michigan City, he married Shirley A. Busham who survives. Also surviving are sons, James A. (Sheryl) Martenson Jr. Of Carmel, IN, and Daniel G. Martenson of Union, MI; four grandchildren; three brothers, Andy (Sandra) Martenson of Titusville, FL, Billy Joe Martenson of Colorado and Frank Rigs of Indianapolis, IN; and two sisters, Jewel Bunch of Indianapolis and Lisa Martenson of Grand Beach, MI. The there will be no services. Elkhart Cremation Survives is assisting the family with arrangements. Visitation will be from 9 to noon Saturday in the Hickey Funeral Home, 17131 Cleveland Road, South Bend at 2 p.m. Saturday family and friends are welcome to come to Jim's home at 21850 Buffalo Lane, Cassopolis, MI, for a time of celebration of his life. Cremation will take place with burial at a later date in New Buffalo, MI. Memorial may be sent to Logan Center, South Bend.
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August 25, 2009
Shirley,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. As a neighbor please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you any time of the day or night. Sending healing energy and peace to you and your family, Karen Sommers
Andrew Bartkowiak
August 21, 2009
Jim you will be missed, I worked with Jim for several years at Gates, always a nice smile and a good heart.
Annette Royce
August 21, 2009
I met Jim at Gates many years ago..I can honestly say..I never saw Jim..in all the years I have known him..be negative. He had the ability to maintain a positive attitude during even the most difficult of circumstance. He was always willing to share the secrets of his success and never shied away from a task..He will be remembered fondly by all who crossed his path.
Your family will be in our prayers.
Alan, Annette Royce and family
DALE DENTON
August 21, 2009
SHIRLEY I KNOW THAT YOU KNOW JIM IS ABSENT FROM THE BODY BUT HE IS PRESENT WITH THE LORD. HE HAS BEEN A GREAT FRIEND AND TEACHER I WILL MISS OUR CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THINGS TO COME HE ALWAYS HAD A WAY OF MAKING ME LAUGH THANKS FOR SHARING HIM WITH US DALE DENTON
JAMES SEWARD
August 21, 2009
I KNOW HAVENT KNOWN YOU LONG BUD, BUT WHAT I DID KNOW OF YOU WAS NOTHING BUT HAPPINESS... YOU WERE A SELLING MACHINE AND SEELING CARS WAS YOUR THING... IM SO SAD TO SEE YOU LEAVE SO SOON, BUT GGOD HAS YOU KNOW SO YOU WILL BE JUST FINE.... LOVE YA BUD YOR FRIEND JAMES SEWARD... BEEP BEEP
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