Ruth N. Marshall, 78, of LaPorte, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, at home.
She was born April 8, 1938, in Corning, OH, to Rev. John F. and Ida (Hurst) Alfman.
Ruth enjoyed reading, puzzles, and working outside in her yard.
On April 16, 1956, in Akron, OH, she married Charles Faulkenburg Jr., who preceded her in death. She then married Darl Marshall on July 29, 2000, in LaPorte; he also preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Veronica Cook; brothers, Fred, Johnny, Charles and Ralph Alfman; and sisters, Annabelle Long, Ruby Alfman, Edna West and Margaret Dadson.
Ruth is survived by her beloved children, Danny E. Faulkenburg of LaPorte, Peggy A. (Frank) Levendowski of LaPorte, Tina M. (Grant) Tucker of LaPorte, and Charles I. (Terri) Faulkenburg III of LaPorte; grandchildren, Christina Eriks, Michelle Mussman, Rachel and Johnathan Tucker, Clint, Carissa, and Cara Faulkenburg, Danny Jr. and Danielle Faulkenburg, Deseree Hayes, Angie Silverio, and Amanda Maltby; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Paul Alfman and David Alfman; stepchildren, Rory Marshall, Jerry Marshall, Robert Marshall, David Marshall and Amy Morris; and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at noon Friday, Feb. 17, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte, with Pastor Roger Ash officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 10 a.m. until the service. Burial will take place in Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte, at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of the donor’s choice.
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