Janis Martenson Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 20, 2020 we had to say goodbye to Janis Martenson (Sisseton, South Dakota), born in Webster, South Dakota. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Gruba and Helen Gruba (Pekron); her husband Galen Martenson; and her parents-in-law, Neil Martenson, Randene Brandriet, Harold, Marlys Stagman, Jeanette Skjonsberg, Diane Currence and Darlene Freeberg.

She is survived by: her granddaughter Nichelle; her sons, Virgil Martenson (Heidi) of Duluth, MN and Todd Martenson (Colleen) of Watertown, SD.; her grandson Derek Martenson (Rachelle) of Duluth, MN; her stepgreat-granddaughter Trystin of Rogers, MN; her stepgrandson Chris Johnson (Ann); her stepgreat-granddaughter Kennedy of Holly Springs, NC; her siblings, JoAnn Meland (Bob) of Sisseton, SD, Maxine German (Skip) of Watertown, SD, Diane Gruba of Watertown, SD, Lucille Smith (Gary) of Rapid City, SD, Francis Gruba (Cathy) of Omaha, NE, Norbert Gruba (Helen) of Watertown, SD, Jim Gruba (Shirley) of Duluth, MN and Kenny Gruba of Webster, SD; and her parents-in-law, Leonard Freeberg of Lisbon, ND, Arlene Martenson of Rockford, MN, Dennis Martenson (Barb) of Watertown, SD, Bob Martenson (Cheryll) of Rapid City, SD and Jim Martenson of San Diego, CA. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers please send memorials to the family.