Laura A. Tomashek, 68, of Newark, DE passed away Friday, October 19, 2013.
Born October 25, 1944 in Mitchell, SD, Laura was the daughter of the late George and Delphine (Schmidt) Putnam. Laura enjoyed gardening and traveling. Her greatest joy, however, was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Laura is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Thomas Tomashek; daughter, Traci Marr and her husband, Scott of Clifton Park, NY; two sons, Brett Tomashek of Saudi Arabia and Tyler Tomashek and his wife, Antonella of Philadelphia, PA; six grandchildren, Kyle, Jordyn, Keeley, Maxwell, Amelia, and Mara; brother, Greg Putnam and his wife, Betty of Corsica, SD; sister, Mary Reif and her husband John of Armour, SD and many cherished nieces and nephews.
A memorial visitation will be held in Laura’s honor from 6 to 8pm on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at R.T. Foard and Jones Funeral Home, 122 W. Main St., Newark, DE 19711. A private family burial will be held in Armor, SD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be payable to the American Cancer Society and sent to the funeral home.