Marta Cowan Obituary
In loving memory of Marta Cowan (Joplin, Missouri), who departed this world on August 10, 2025 at the age of 68. Marta leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marta Cowan to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Marta had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Marta may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Aarre Anselm Maenpaa and Helen Alice Maenpaa (Stevenson); her husband Larry W. Cowan; and her brother-in-law Mel Battin. She is survived by: her sons, Nicholas Aarre Maenpaa of Colorado Springs, CO and Kenneth Ryan Cowan of Joplin; her granddaughter Alliondra Guthery of Colorado Springs, CO; and her siblings, Karen Gilliam (Doug) of Woodland Park, CO, Ann Battin of Woodland Park and Gus Maenpaa (Marge) of Colorado Springs, CO.. She is also survived by her family, and many friends.