atching the Iowa Hawkeyes, watching NASCAR, and spending time with her beloved dogs over the years. Those left to cherish her loving memory are her husband Virgil Martinek, of West Des Moines, IA; daughter Sandra (Eric) Bickel of Des Moines, IA; grandchildren Alyssa and Wyatt Bickel; brother Russell LaRue Jr. of Leon, IA; 2 nephews; niece; and many cousins and close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family and delivered to her service or mailed to Virgil Martinek, 5317 Brookview Dr., West Des Moines, Iowa, 50266. Celebrate Life Iowa has been entrusted with the cremation care of Josephine.