In loving memory of Marta Jean Ladd of Savoy, Illinois, born in Salt Lake City, Utah, who departed this world on September 18, 2025 at the age of 91. Marta leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Marta departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Marta. Though Marta may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Kenneth Frank and Letitia Aileen Cates (Hutchens). She is survived by: her children, Melody Tucker of Charleston, Larry Ladd (Deborah Barrell) of Rancho Cordova, California, Linda Gulledge (Jeff) of Fulshear, Texas, Barb Haddock (Gary) of Charleston and Bruce Ladd of Savoy. She is also survived by six grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.