Jennifer D. Martin, 43 of Valparaiso, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, August 29, 2024. She was born August 24, 1981 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Robert and Jackie (Edmonds) Heinen. Jenny was currently working in the office at Ratner Steel and was a member of Grace Chapel in Valparaiso, where she loved singing on the worship team and taking part in the prison ministry. She was an avid Beatles fan, loved to give and receive hugs, but most of all she was a devoted and loving daughter, wife, mother, and sister who cherished time with her family and will be greatly missed.
On June 24, 2005, Jenny married Jason M. Martin who survives along with their daughter, Maddie Martin; parents, Robert and Jackie Heinen; brother, Matthew (Kaitlyn) Heinen; nieces and nephews, Declan, Aubery, Maclin, Adam, Zach, and Abby; and special companion, her dog, Bud.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 5, 2024 from 1:00-3:00 PM at Grace Chapel 157 S. Lafayette St., Valparaiso, with a Funeral Service beginning at 3:00 PM. Cremation will follow at Angelcrest Crematory, Valparaiso. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Chapel.
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Oh jenny how I Will miss your smiley face and hugs. We have had alot of laughs. I will miss you so much but I have alot of great memories to never forget you. I loved you and am soooo happy you were a part of my life and I was a part of yours 🙂 to Maddie, I've know you since before you were born. Your mom was sooo proud of you and so loved you. May you find peace someday. To Jason, I'm terribly sorry. She was your biggest fan for sure! Hope you also find peace someday. Again soo sorry, -Lori Bales
My deepest and heartfelt condolences to Jason, Maddie and Jenny’s family and friends. May she be in God’s loving presence today and forever. -Mary Mirro
Jennifer was a beautiful and lovable soul, I first met Jen back in bogan h.s. in freshman year until we graduated. I kept in touch with jenny thou social media on myspace, facebook...She was a awesome person and everyone little hippie. Sorry for your loss and that she left a beautiful family behind but God took a wonderful angel. She has her wings looking down on her loving family and friends....she will be with us in our hearts and memories .... everyday with your love ones...miss you Jen until we met again. -Jennifer Antusas
I attended Bogan high school with Jenny. My deepest condolences to the family. Heaven called for her assistance. I am so sorry for your loss and what you are going through. My prayers are with each and everyone of you; Jenny’s kids, Jenny’s husband and Jenny’s parents. I hope and pray that soon we meet her again and heaven. -Marilyn Garcia-Reyes
Jenny, you were so loved by Pam and I. I told you many times if I could choose a child to be mine, you would be my choice. I will never ever forget your smile and that laugh of yours. -Thom Espinos
We are very sorry to hear the loss of your wife. Our deep condolences and prayers for your strength at this time. May her soul rest in peace! -Pranav and RC Ramaswamy
I met Jenny several years ago in a Bible study at Fabesi Saez's home. She had recently invited Jesus into her life to be her Savior and her Lord. He DID come in! She had such joy and peace and a hunger to learn more about our awesome God by studying His Word. The Bible says that whoever has the Son has life, and those who have not received the Son of God do not have true and abundant life. Jesus said "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life and no one comes to the Father except THROUGH Me." Jenny knew that and she is now ecstatically enjoying Jesus in Heaven. We can join her someday! -Carol Key
Dear God, we lift up Jenny in prayer as we remember their life and the impact they had on those around them. Please bring comfort and peace to her husband, daughter, family and to those who mourn their loss, and may they find hope in your loving presence and the promise of eternal life. Amen. -Greg Spielmann
My deepest condolences to family and those she made family. Jenny was the sweetest soul out there and God needed her earlier than we were ready. -Madison Szparaga
Mike and I send you are deepest sympathy for the loss of a beautiful person taken to soon. -Mr. & Mrs. Michael Suchoski
My Condolence for loss of a beautiful lady!
She was put in my path for good reasons. We talked about God and she helped me while my husband was having a kidney removed. Not one time did she say she was sick. I missed her a few weeks ago and seen her son posted on her page. My heart sunk and I would have given anything to be able to hold her hand. I’m in Florida and couldn’t. I’m sure she is looking over all of us. God Bless Jenny God hold her close cause she is an extraordinary lady! -Candy
