Patricia “Patty” Laughlin, 73 of Clinton, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held at the Pape Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 4-6 PM. Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.
Patty was born in Rock Island, IL on September 12, 1951, the daughter of Robert and Marcella (Purferst) Reif. She graduated from Mount St. Claire and pursued her Master’s Degree, where she became a reading specialist for the local school system. Patty married Jon Laughlin on August 26, 1972 in Clinton. Patty loved music- whether it was playing the piano or singing in the church choir. She also enjoyed puzzles, tutoring, and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren.
Patty is survived by her husband Jon; her children, Teresa Laughlin, Scott Laughlin, Jessica (Patrick) Ahrens, and Miranda (Adam) Huling, all of Clinton; her grandchildren, Gabrielle, Claire, Evan, Kendylle, Carter, Hayden, Emmersyn, Bryson, Vivian, Donovan, and Baylor; great grandson Henry; siblings Mary Reif, Don (Marj) Reif, Jim Reif, and Lou (Phil) Reif. She was preceded in death by her parents.
I am so saddened to hear of Patty’s passing. She was my classmate in grade school and high school. I have many memories of great times together. We also worked at Rastrelli’s together. And I will never forget that she sang at our wedding in 1982, one of my favorite hymns The Prayer of St. Francis. Jon, you and all your family are in my prayers. I pray that Patty’s soul rests in the arms of Jesus!!
I would have loved to attend her service but am unable to come as I live in Kansas City.
Eternal rest grant unto Patty. And let perpetual light shine upon her.
Patty was a good Christian friend of mine. She is missed. My heart goes out to her family rejoice and hope we rejoice in hope of the glory of God Romans chapter 5 verse two as believers. We have the hope of eternal life with Jesus as Christians, we can rejoice that God is our only source of hope our hope is built on nothing less than trusting in Jesus as an anchor holes a ship in the storm so the hope of eternal life gives us peace with life’s temptation. Hope is the seed of fate that is grounded in the promise of heaven we have hope and something greater than ourselves our greatest source of hope is believing in Jesus as seniors, we have hope, despite our circumstances in life allow your heart to rejoice because Christ is our sure hope. Lord, allow me to rejoice that you are my savior. Allow me to praise you for my numerous blessings amen.
It was a blessing having Patty direct and be our pianist for our singing group, All for Him. all for Jesus Patty was also a prayer warrior,
from Don and Barb Boelkens.