Ruth Martin Obituary
We announce the death of Ruth Martin (Justice, Illinois), who passed away on March 4, 2026, at the age of 86. Ruth will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. 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, Mable Edith Standley (Winn) and Joseph Hooker Standley Jr.; her siblings, Harold Eugene Standley, Dorothy May Hutchison (Standley), Muriel Lea Elser (Standley), Teddy Joe Standley, James Paul Standley and Sarah June Standley; and her grandson Michael Alan Martin.
She is survived by: her husband Earl E. Martin; her children, Earl Martin (Mary), Edward Martin (Melinda), Alan B. Martin, Laura A. Martin-Rake and Marlin Martin (Rachel); her grandchildren, Tyler Martin, Jenny Purslane (Martin), McKenzie Martin, Kelsey Martin, Max Martin, David Martin, Bonnie Martin, Thomas Martin, Amber Hickerson, Benjamin Martin, Ryan Martin and Joseph Martin; and her sisters, Mary Louise Fraley (Standley) and Brenda Lou Janes. She is also survived by great-grandchildren.
