Ruby “Irene” Marr, 92, of Hoyt, KS passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born November 9, 1923 in Hoyt, KS the daughter of Marvin and Gladys (Martin) Tuck.

Ruby “Irene” had lived most of her life in the Hoyt community. She graduated from Hoyt High School. Ruby was a homemaker and housewife. She was a former member of the Hoyt United Methodist Church.

She married John Marr, Sr. on January 6, 1957in Hoyt. He preceded her in death on January 5, 2013. She was also preceded by a brother, Lester Tuck; a great-grandson, Joshua Martin and two sisters-in-law, Alberta and Ann Tuck.

Survivors include a son, John Marr, Jr. (Linda) of Topeka, KS; a daughter, Marie Marr (Karen) of Lawrence, KS; 2 sisters, June Rickel (Charles) and Joyce Bausch (Jerry) both of Hoyt, KS; a brother, Dean Tuck of Holton, KS; 3 grandchildren, Shane, James and Stephanie Martin and a great-grandson, Jeremy Martin.

Funeral Services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, January 29, 2016 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in the Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Midland Hospice House or the Alzheimer’s Association c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.