Jacalyn S. Martinie

Jacalyn S. "Jackie" Martinie, 72, of Altamont, passed away at 9:11 a.m., Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.

Jacalyn Sue Burke was born on January 10, 1952, to Patrick and Shirley (Clogston) Burke in Eureka, Kansas.  Following high school and attending community college, Jackie married Phillip E. Martinie on October 29, 1972, in Severy, Kansas.

She spent her life making a warm, loving and comfortable home for her family.  Her family was at the center of Jackie's life and she especially enjoyed cooking for them.  An animal lover, she cared for many cats and dogs over the years.

She was a long-time member of the United Methodist Church of Altamont.

Survivors include:

Her husband of 52 years – Phillip Martinie, of the home

Three sons – Mike Martinie and his wife, Sandra, of McCune, Kansas

Brandon Martinie and his wife, Sarah, of Jonesboro, Arkansas

Arden Martinie and his wife, Jennifer, of Independence, Kansas

Nine grandchildren – Adam Martinie and his wife, Courtney; Alaina Martinie; Matthew Martinie; Brandon Cascio, Isabelle Martinie; Aiden Martinie; Audra Martinie; Izabella Wahl; and Kobie Wahl

Her mother – Shirley Marshall of Wamego, Kansas

Two sisters – Kristy Bever and her husband, Chuck, of Wamego, Kansas

Shelley LeValley and her husband, Mike, of Manhattan, Kansas

She was preceded in death by her father.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the United Methodist Church of Altamont.  Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Altamont.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.

Memorials are suggested the United Methodist Church of Altamont.  These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS  67357.