as being very quiet, so it is a wonder I succeeded at debate for four years. During high school I took up bowling. Later in life I would bowl weekly on two leagues and each Sunday morning with my Dad. Three days after my graduation on May 31, 1962, I began a three month part-time job in Index Files at Mutual of Omaha. After three months my part-time job was extended for the duration of my studies at Creighton University. While at Creighton I was an assistant to two professors and typed thesis papers for priests. I scheduled my full load of classes as early as possible in the day, and then walked about a mile to Mutual working until 6pm. This job paid for my BSBA degree received on May 30, 1966 and the purchase of a new Chevy Malibu. After graduation I was offered a job in the Personnel Department at Mutual. It was during this time that I became a Junior Achievement advisor. One year later I was offered a job as one of the first women programmers at Mutual. My life changed forever when I met Marty Laughlin at a Lasalle Club dance on May 5, 1967...only two minutes before two friends and I planned to leave. Marty was a great dancer and wondered why I was staring at his flying feet. We would dance again in the summer, and I was surprised the Irishman could polka! On Friday, September 22nd 1967, Marty asked for my phone number and called on September 23rd inviting me to a movie the next night. On that dark and rainy night we double-dated with good friends to the very non-romantic movie Bonnie & Clyde. Never known to make spur of the moment decisions, I shocked myself and everyone who knew me when we were engaged two months later on Thanksgiving morning November 23, 1967. We were married on July 13, 1968 at St. Wenceslaus Church in Omaha on a 100+ degree day. After honeymooning in the west, I left the city life I loved and moved to the family farm one half mile west of Imogene on July 19, 1968. The city girl, raised as an only child, had no clue as to how her life would change. We were blessed with 13 children; 3 who were miscarried in 1972, 1978 and 1982. Eight daughters and two sons grew to adulthood on the farm and the years raced by in a blur. From the start I was active in St. Patrick Church and the community of Imogene. I enjoyed working closely with all the pastors, faith family and community members. I always tried to do more than what was expected of me. My life again changed forever on February 10, 2013 when Marty suffered a heart attack and complications after open heart surgery. I treasured the 88 extra days I shared with him before his death on May 8, 2013. 2,077 days later on January 15, 2019, Margaret joined him and all her loved ones who walked the road to eternity before her. I hope my family members know how proud I have always been of them. I hope they and all who God wove into my life will keep me in their prayers until we meet again. Family members include Patty, Colleen and Kathleen Laughlin of Omaha, NE; Peggy & Bob Brand and Lochlan of Imogene; Frank & Carol Laughlin, Sean & Meg of Papillion, Eileen & Mike Heller, Chase & McKennon of Omaha, Jerry, Owen and Ethan Laughlin of Imogene, Rita Laughlin and Jared Hiser of Carson, IA, Pauline Laughlin of Omaha, Marie & Christian Knapp, Nora & Josephine of Lincoln, NE. In honor of Margaret's Czech heritage, those attending the services are asked to wear a touch of red. Margaret passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at her home in rural Imogene. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 am, Monday, January 21, 2019 at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Imogene. Visitation with the family will be held from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm, with a rosary starting at 3:00 pm, on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Imogene. Memorials may be directed to the St. Patrick's Heritage Garden or the St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Burial will be at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Imogene.