James J. Martens Obituary
The world bids farewell to James J. Martens of Colstrip, Montana, departing on November 11, 2025 at the age of 68. James J. leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James J. Martens to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dale Arthur Martens and Neoma Jane Martens (Baxter); his brothers, Dale Arthur Martens Jr. of Phoenix, AZ and Robert Earl Martens (Bob) of Vero Beach, FL; his stepfather Gerald Phillips (Pistol) of Moon Creek, MT; his father-in-law Arthur Rolf Brandvik of Rosebud, MT; and his brothers-in-law, Rod Pepperell of Phoenix, AZ and Mel Wisdom of Merced, CA..
He is survived by: his wife Loy of Colstrip, MT; his daughter Chelsea Jo Drake (Doug) of Billings, MT; his sisters, Linda Lee Pepperell of Phoenix, AZ, Karen Dee Wisdom of Roseville, CA and Jayne Lucille Martens of Phoenix, AZ; his sister-in-law Debbie Martens of Las Cruces, NM; his brother Lou Phillips of Miles City, MT; his mother-in-law Audrey Brandvik of Forsyth, MT; his sister-in-law Lori Reierson (Marty) of Rosebud, MT.; his nieces and nephews, Shannon Buckner (Tom), Joanna May (Kelly), Tammy Milburn of Phoenix, AZ, Daniel Milburn (Kaye), Joshua Martens (Erika Franzman) of Santa Clarita, CA, Donna Perez (Felipe), James Martens (Marlee), Erick Martens (MJ) of Phoenix, AZ, Tara Benner (Mike), Michelle Marslow (Robert), Rory Phillips (Molly), Krista Gnerer (Christopher) and Scarlet Schwendtner (Dan); and his grandchildren, Hailey, Cooper Drake, Quinten and Collin Stokoe.
