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Martha Mae Jenkins

August 24, 1930 - January 22, 2014

Martha Mae Jenkins was born August 24, 1930 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Garret John Onstank and Dorothy Margaret (Clark) Onstank. She was raised in Knoxville and graduated with the Knoxville high School Class of 1948. On September 21, 1958 Martha was united in marriage to Frank Jenkins in Knoxville, Iowa. Through the years, Martha had worked for Iowa Power & Light, Marion County Savings & Loan and DeVore Motors, from which she retired. In her spare time, she enjoyed horse shows, the Iowa Hawkeyes and watching basketball. In fact, she liked sports of all kinds and was a previous recipient of the Melcher-Dallas Fan of the Year award. Martha passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at the Pella Regional Health Center at the age of 83 years. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Virginia Onstank. Those left to honor her memory include her husband, Frank of Knoxville; children: Julie (Jim) Jones of Lovilia and Jeff (Tammy) Jenkins of Knoxville; grandchildren, Colby and Colton Jones; twin sister, Maude (Bill) Roff of Knoxville and many other family members and friends. Martha Jenkins Funeral Service Bybee & Davis Funeral Home – Knoxville, Iowa Monday, January 27, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Brent Hanna, officiating Musical Selections Madonna Milburn, vocalist Geoff Shultz, pianist “How Great Thou Art” “Amazing Grace” “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” Interment Graceland Cemetery – Knoxville, Iowa For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Knoxville Booster Club for the P.A. System at Ken Locke Stadium. Funeral services for Martha Jenkins age, 83, of Knoxville will be held on Monday, January 27 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bybee & Davis Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will begin after 12:00 p.m. Sunday at the Bybee & Davis Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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Martha Mae Jenkins was born August 24, 1930 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Garret John Onstank and Dorothy Margaret (Clark) Onstank. She was raised in Knoxville and graduated with the Knoxville high School Class of 1948. On September... View Obituary & Service Information

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