Marlene R. Laughman

Marlene R. Laughman, 65, of Jackson Center, passed away Tuesday morning, September 17, 2024, at her home.

Marlene was born in Sidney, Ohio, on July 30, 1959, to the late Marvin Eugene Rostorfer and Joyce M. (Heintz) Rostorfer. She was also preceded in death by a sister Sandra Shuff.

Marlene married Kent Laughman on May 8, 1999, and he survives in Jackson Center. She is also survived by a son Tyler (Jill) Laughman of Conover; daughter Taryn (Tim) Walker of Mt. Perry; 6 grandchildren: Connor Walker, Oliver Walker, Samantha Laughman, Nathan Laughman, Tapanga Henderson, and Deakan Henderson; 2 sisters: Sheryle (Ron) Ludwig, and Michele (Tom) Prickett, both of Jackson Center; 2 brothers: Timothy Rostorfer, and Ted Rostorfer, both of Jackson Center; a brother-in-law Roy Shuff of Jackson Center; and several nieces and nephews.

Marlene graduated from Jackson Center High School, Class of 1978. She worked as a steel building estimator for Sofco Erectors, Inc. for many years. In her spare time, Marlene enjoyed painting and putting together jigsaw puzzles. She was a member of Jackson Center Methodist Church.

Pastor Randy Bratka will officiate Marlene’s memorial service on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 11am at Jackson Center Methodist Church, 202 E. Pike St, where friends will be received one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at a later date in Jackson View Cemetery (formerly known as Seventh Day Cemetery).

Memorial contributions may be made to ALS Foundation, PO Box 37022, Boone, IA 50037.

EICHHOLTZ DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Center, is honored to serve the Laughman family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com

EJT