Memorial
Colleen May Martens, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Heritage Nursing & Rehab Center in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 26 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 27 at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Colleen was born on October 16, 1937 in Waukon, Iowa the daughter of Delbert and Florence (Miller) Dee. She married Reynold “Marty” Martens on October 24, 1981 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Together they operated Marty’s Country Inn on Mt. Vernon Road in Cedar Rapids. Colleen enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas, attending live bands, casino trips and social gatherings. She enjoyed collecting owls and angels. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family. Colleen was a devoted and wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved her.
Colleen is survived by her children; Larry (Mindi) Ginger, Ron (Kim) Spina, Gary McNeese, Floyd (Phunsap) McNeese, Diana (Carlos) Pinzon, Robert McNeese, Shawn (John) Bond; and a brother, Dick (Jan) Dee. She was blessed with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Ruth and Maxine.
Memorial donations may be directed to the family.