It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruth Martin of Grinnell, Iowa, who passed away on March 28, 2022, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Martin to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Elmer Criswell and Linda Criswell (Tuggle); her husband Fred Martin; her daughters, Betty Logan (Burns) and Carolyn Hoffstetter; and her siblings, Anita Fraker, Ada Sumpter, Herman Criswell, Paul Criswell, Edith Barkley, Curly Criswell, Audeen Thompson and Eldon Criswell.

She is survived by : her children, Linda Loftin (Roger) of Malcom, Anna Campbell (Mike) of Grinnell and Mark Martin of Grinnell; her siblings, Analee Horstmann, Audrey Brand, Denny Criswell (Cecelia), David Criswell (Algonda) and Kathy VanNorden (Tunis); her sister-in-law Judy Criswell; and her son-in-law Jim Hoffstetter. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Memorial Contributions may be directed to the St. Francis Manor Foundation and mailed in care of the Smith Funeral Home, PO Box 368, Grinnell, IA 50112.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Funeral Home