Janis Martin

Janis was born on February 17, 1947, in Springfield, the daughter of Gilbert and Alice (Heiden) Oldenburg. She married James F. Martin, Sr. on January 15, 1966 in Springfield; he preceded her in death on June 2, 1979. She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Janis was a 1965 graduate of Springfield High School. She formerly drove for Lincoln Cab Company. Janis enjoyed visiting the State Fair, cats, all things Elvis, and watching soap operas, the Big Bang Theory, and her beloved Atlanta Braves. Most of all, Janis enjoyed spending time with her family.

Janis is survived by her children, Maria (boyfriend, Lee Flowers) Martin of Springfield, James F. (Kristina) Martin, Jr. of Bloomington, Brenda (Mike) Clark of Anderson, MO, and Rhonda (Joseph) Dyer of Springfield; sisters, Linda Wesbrook of The Woodlands, TX, and Lori (Skip) Cain of San Bernardino, CA;grandchildren, Kristopher (Sarah) Koehne, Catelynne Dyer, Kayla Koehne, Andrew Martin, Tiffani Dyer, Aaron Martin and Caeson Smith; and several nieces and nephews.

Cremation to be provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies.

Memorial Gathering and Memorial Ceremony: Family will receive friends from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Boardman-Smith Funeral Home, 800 South Grand Ave. West, Springfield. A ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. led by her son, James.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38148.

The family of Janis Martin is being served by Boardman-Smith Funeral Home, 800 South Grand Avenue West, Springfield.