Lucille "Ruth" (Lotz) Martin, 85 of Elkhart, IN passed away on January 22, 2021.  She was born on July 14, 1935 to the late Carroll and Olive (Cudney) Lotz in Tyner, IN.  She married Ernest E. Martin on August 29, 1952; he preceded her in death June 1, 1993.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her 2 sisters Carol "Joann" Long and Norma Timber.

She is survived by her 4 children David Martin, Melody (Frank) Blackmon, Dawn (Steve) Reames, Melinda Pressler, Mark (Tracy) Martin; her sister Nancy Garbison; her brother Kenneth Kennedy and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A memorial service in Ruth's memory will be held on February 6, 2021 at 2PM at That Church on the Rise 28082 CR 4 Elkhart, IN 46514.