Ruth I. Martz Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruth I. Martz of Freeport, Illinois, who passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Ruth may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Thruman and Florence Thruman (Sager); her husband Richard Martz; and her son-in-law Dan Carey. She is survived by: her children, Tim Martz of Idaho, Daniel Martz (LaDessa) of Saratoga, WY, Kathy Hill (Kim) of Cape Canaveral, FL, Pamela Winfield (Keith) of Verona, WI and Nancy Kness (Steve) of Freeport, IL. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial has been established for SSM Hospice.
