Marion Saldana Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Marion Glen (Martin) Saldana, age 50 of Albia, Iowa, passed away early Saturday, November 14, 2009, at her residence in Albia. Marion was born on March 1st, 1959, to Jack Mayfield and Janet Olive (Wilson) Martin in Centerville, Iowa. She graduated from the Moravia High School, class of 1977. She later attended and graduated from Indian Hills Community College with a machinist degree. Marion worked all her life as a machinist, and for over five years she was a machinist at Superior Machine in Albia. She enjoyed walking, working out, butterflies, and her family was her biggest enjoyment. Marion was preceded in death by her father, Jack Martin; one brother, William Edgar ?Butch? Martin; and one nephew Jack Mayfield Martin III. Marion is survived by her mother, Janet Martin of Centerville; her children, Joshua Knowles of Ottumwa, Kassandra Knowles of Albia, Daniel Saldana of Albia, and Brianna Saldana of Ottumwa; five grandchildren, Jayson, Ryan, Evan Knowles, Christian Knowles, and Draiden Stein. She is also survived by her companion, Tom Robinson of Albia; and her siblings, Jim Martin of Ottumwa, Jack Martin of Bethany, Oklahoma, and Matt Martin of Indianola; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial has been established to the family.

Marion Saldana

March 1, 1959 - November 14, 2009