Ramona Elizabeth Marr, 63, was born October 8 , 1957, the daughter of John A Marr and Roberta E. (Long) Marr. She resided in Springfield, IL, but grew up in her hometown of New Berlin, IL. Ramona was called t o her eternal home September 1 , 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by one daughter, Jessica Tuttle, of Springfield, IL, and one son, Jacob (wife, Lisa) Andrew, of Chatham, IL; four grandc hildren, Apryl and Adam Tuttle, Abby and Eli Andrew; two brothers, Roland (wife, Bern adette) Marr of Rochester, IL, and John (wife, Michele) Marr of Gridley, IL; nieces and nephews, Andy and Robert, Quincy, Ambre, and Phoenix; and many other loved ones. She wished to be cremated with no services.

Ramona graduated from New Berlin High Scho o l and attended Li ncoln Land Community College as well as Robert Morris College. She worked for the Office of the State Appellate Defender, the Illinois State Bar Association, and retired from Ameren after almost twenty years.

Ramona found the most joy in being a grandma. The love she had for her grandkids was limitless . Her favorite things inclu ded spending time with her kids and her dog, Hawk; drinking chocolate milk and I cees; ke eping the yard free from weeds, but full of life; soaking up the sun; giving gi fts and coupons … just because ; sending cards for every occasion; watching sci-fi and the news; going shopping for bargains and finding garage sales ; collecting crystals and coins ; cooking with too much butter; making Kool-Aid with more sugar than necessary; and laughing with everyone .

Ramona took pride in being unique and unconventional—while instilling in others that "weird" qualities were good! S he treate d all people with kindness and respect, made us laugh, and was always t here for us unconditionally. Ramona's love, laugh ter , personality, sense of humor, g enerosity, thoughtfulness, and selflessness will be sorely missed.