Susan Martin

Susan Carol Martin, 72 of rural Hastings, IA, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026 at the Loess Hills Funeral Home in Malvern, IA. Burial will be in Hastings Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home will be held two hours prior to the service with family greeting friends at 9:00 a.m. Loess Hills Funeral Home in Malvern is caring for Susan and her family.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials are directed to the Salvation Army in Susan's honor.

OBITUARY
Susan Carol Martin, 72 of rural Hastings, IA, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026 at her home.
Susan was born on September 30, 1953 in Pittsburg, PA, the daughter of Barbara Catherine (Koller) Pollock and Walter Pollock, Sr. She graduated from Fox Chapel High School in Pittsburg and did take some college courses. In 1987, Susan moved from Pittsburg to Omaha, NE. She held several jobs; United Healthcare, then transferred to medical records, Arlington Place as a certified med aid, and at Specialized Support in Red Oak, IA until retirement.
Susan and Richard “Rick” Martin were united in marriage on October 25, 2000 at the Unity Church in Omaha. They renewed their vows at the same church on September 14, 2013.
Susan was a member Baptist Church before joining The Connection Church in Glenwood. Among her enjoyments were cooking with her grandmother, thrift shopping, eating at Olive Garden, crafting, gardening and vegetable planting, and caring about and helping others. Susan always put others before herself, especially her son Brian, always making sure he was taken care of and looked out for his best interests. She was also a very forgiving person. Susan loved her pets through the years, Duffy, Storm, Tabby, and Snickers.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents; brother Walter “Skip” Pollock, Jr; and special friend George Jones.
Susan is survived by her husband Rick Martin of Hastings; children, Brian Intrieri, Sara O’Neil, and Damon Jandreau; grandchildren, Drew, Sage, twins Anna Mia and Bennett, and Dante; sister Patty Boudreaux; brothers-in-law, Larry Martin and wife Sue, Roger Martin and wife Ruby, and Steve Martin and wife Frances; sister-in-law Ann Scholten and husband Dave; special friends, Bryan King, Juanita King, and Les King.