Ruth N. Marshall, 78, of La Porte, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at home.
Ruth was born in Corning, OH, on April 8, 1938 to Rev. John F. and Ida (Hurst) Alfman.
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 La Porte, he also preceded her in death. Ruth is survived by her beloved children, Danny E. Faulkenburg of La Porte, Peggy A. (Frank) Levendowski of La Porte, Tina M. (Grant) Tucker of La Porte, and Charles I. (Terri) Faulkenburg, III of La Porte; 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; step-children, Rory Marshall, Jerry Marshall, Robert Marshall, David Marshall, and Amy Morris; as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was 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 enjoyed reading, puzzles, and working outside in her yard.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12 PM on Friday, February 17, 2017 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center with Pastor Roger Ash officiating. A time of visitation will take place from 10 AM until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Pine Lake Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.