Helen M. (Sutter) Laughbaum
Helen M. Laughbaum, age 97, formerly of Tiro and Shelby, died Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at the Crestline Nursing Home.
Helen was born May 20, 1912 in New Washington, Ohio, the daughter of the late Oliver and Ella (Knodel) Sutter. She was a graduate of Chatfield High School and worked many years as a cafeteria cook for Tiro Schools. Mrs. Laughbaum was a member of Wayside Chapel in Bucyrus and thoroughly enjoyed creating beautiful crocheted gifts for her family and friends.
Helen delighted in the devotion of her loving family, which includes: 6 surviving children, Ramon and Bonna Laughbaum, of Galion, Elizabeth Wiley, of Columbus, Keith and Betty Laughbaum, of Mansfield, Ed and Nancy Laughbaum, of Marysville, Terry and Maggie Laughbaum, of Westerville, and Thomas and Priscilla Laughbaum, of Crestline; a daughter-in-law, Elena Laughbaum, of Parish, FL; 20 grandchildren; 1 step grandchild; 26 great grandchildren; 3 step great grandchildren; 9 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her husband of 62 years, Donald B. Laughbaum in 1994; a son, Duane Laughbaum in 2009; a son-in-law, Roger Wiley; 2 grandchildren; a brother, John Sutter; a sister, Kathleen Russell.
Friends may call on Saturday, November 28, 2009 from 10-11 am at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where a funeral will be conducted at 11 am with Pastor Kevin Rothhaar officiating. Burial will follow in Sandusky Township Cemetery on Biddle Road in Crawford County. Memorial contributions can be made to Wayside Chapel or Hospice of North Central Ohio.
The family would appreciate online condolences at: penwellturner.com
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Family: Helen Laughbaum
Name: Duan
Date: 09-11-25
Condolence:
Bye, Grandma. I love you! I’m glad you are finally at peace but for selfish reasons, I miss you already.
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Family: Helen Laughbaum
Name: Kelly Treadway STNA
Date: 09-11-26
Condolence:
I would like to tell you that i enjoyed taking care of your mother,grandmother,aunt,friend,great grandmother,She was a very pleasant woman. I will miss going in there and talking to her,and lookig for her birds,and feeding them,i always got a smile from her when i walked down the steps,and a wave, until her last days, She finally got her wish,May you rest in peace Helen u deserve, GOD BLESS,Kelly
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Family: Helen Laughbaum
Name: Becky Mansfield, LPN Crestline Nursing Center
Date: 09-11-26
Condolence:
I want to thank you for allowing us the opportunity to know and love Helen for the years we had her at Crestline Nursing Center. She was a very sweet lady and will be greatly missed by us all. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. God Bless!
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Family: Helen Laughbaum
Name: Debbie Turner
Date: 09-11-28
Condolence:
Helen was a wonderful lady and a dear, dear mother-in-law. Many of my memories of her involve food, for she was an excellent cook and baker. My most cherished photos of her were the ones where she was with a grandchild. The love she had for each of you shone through and lit up her whole face.
Mom, thank you for everything! Thank you for the phone calls when I needed them most, and thank you for all you taught me.
Love Always from Debbie
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Family: Helen Laughbaum
Name: Paul and Peggy Gantzler
Date: 09-11-28
Condolence:
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother.
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Family: Helen Laughbaum
Name: James & Janet Pry
Date: 09-11-29
Time: 12:36:38 -0500
Condolence:
Tom, Priscilla & Family,
We were in North Carolina with Nik’s family and ours for Thanksgiving. We just returned and saw the obituary for your mom. We are so sorry to hear of her death. Your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers.
James, Janet, Matt, Adam & Amanda