Irene Marr 1923-2016
Ruby "Irene" Marr, 92, of Hoyt, passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
She was born November 9, 1923 in Hoyt, 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 Hoyt United Methodist Church.
She married John Marr Sr. on Jan. 6, 1957, in Hoyt. He preceded her in death on Jan. 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; a daughter, Marie Marr (Karen) of Lawrence; two sisters, June Rickel (Charles) and Joyce Bausch (Jerry) both of Hoyt; a brother, Dean Tuck of Holton; three grandchildren, Shane, James and Stephanie Martin; and a great-grandson, Jeremy Martin.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to Midland Hospice House or the Alzheimer's Association, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com
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