Jeanette Marie Pentico (Jordan)
November 20, 1947 — May 16, 2013
Jeanette Marie (Jordan) Pentico, 65, of Marion, died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a sudden illness. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Marion, by Rev. Gregory Williamson. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Burial: Troy Mills Cemetery, rural Troy Mills, Iowa.
Survivors include her husband, Carl, of Marion; parents, Don and Bernice Jordan of Central City; son, Dr. Todd (Heather) Pentico of Solon and their children, Makenzie, Parker, and Peyton; daughter, Sarah (Jeff Werling) Martwig of Quasky and her children, Carter and Izak; brother, Gale (Patricia) Jordan of Alburnett; and many more loving family members.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Teresa Schirm; and niece, Lisa Riess.
Jeanette was born November 20, 1947, in Manchester, the daughter of Donald and Bernice (Peyton) Jordan. She married Carl Pentico on August 24, 1968. Jeanette was a longtime member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Marion, and was very involved in all aspects of the church, including the choir. She worked at Rockwell Collins, Norand, and was a stay at home mom, prior to becoming Office Manager at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church for over 30 years.
Jeanette was a huge support to her family and friends. She enjoyed her Bunco group with friends, organizing family events and spending time with her family. Jeanette had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. She dearly loved her family and church, which were an expression of her faith. Jeanette will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, but they rejoice in the confidence of her eternal home in Heaven.
A memorial fund has been established in Jeanette’s memory.
Survivors include her husband, Carl, of Marion; parents, Don and Bernice Jordan of Central City; son, Dr. Todd (Heather) Pentico of Solon and their children, Makenzie, Parker, and Peyton; daughter, Sarah (Jeff Werling) Martwig of Quasky and her children, Carter and Izak; brother, Gale (Patricia) Jordan of Alburnett; and many more loving family members.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Teresa Schirm; and niece, Lisa Riess.
Jeanette was born November 20, 1947, in Manchester, the daughter of Donald and Bernice (Peyton) Jordan. She married Carl Pentico on August 24, 1968. Jeanette was a longtime member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Marion, and was very involved in all aspects of the church, including the choir. She worked at Rockwell Collins, Norand, and was a stay at home mom, prior to becoming Office Manager at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church for over 30 years.
Jeanette was a huge support to her family and friends. She enjoyed her Bunco group with friends, organizing family events and spending time with her family. Jeanette had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. She dearly loved her family and church, which were an expression of her faith. Jeanette will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, but they rejoice in the confidence of her eternal home in Heaven.
A memorial fund has been established in Jeanette’s memory.
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