Mary Lou Martinsen Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mary Lou Martinsen in Alta, Iowa, born in Newcastle, Nebraska, who passed away on December 20, 2022 at the age of 94. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Lou Martinsen to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry Richards and Sophia Richards (Luschen); her husband Max Martinsen; her sons, Kenny and Don Martinsen; her sons-in-law, Lloyd Buddenhagen and Terry Cutler; her siblings-in-law, Gabe and Bertha Martinsen; and her siblings, Francis Hoesing (Rudolph), Alice Wenther (Harvey), Vincent Richards and Tom Richards.
She is survived by: her daughters, Renee Buddenhagen of Aurelia, IA, Barb LeValley of Garland, TX and Connie Cutler of Pflugerville, TX; her grandson Eric Buddenhagen (Carrie); her great grandchildren, Jamie and Tucker of Aurelia, IA; her granddaughter Jessica Gillespie; her great grandchild Diana of Heron Lake, MN; her granddaughter Alicia Thompson (Justin); her great grandchildren, Blake, Jayce and Taylynn of Cherokee, IA; and her sister-in-law Monica Richards of Ponca, NE. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
