Laurie Ann Cox

Laurie Ann (Shanks) Cox, 65, Rochester, passed away at 10:58 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. 

Born December 24, 1959, in Logansport, Indiana, she was the daughter of Thomas John and Olive M. (Lunsford) Shanks.  On July 21, 1995, in Fulton, Indiana, she was married at the home of her parents to Matthew G. Cox, and he survives.

In 1978, she graduated from Caston High School.  Over the years, she enjoyed cruising around on a Suzuki Cavalcade motorcycle with her husband, and she loved being in Florida at the beach.  But most of all, she loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include her husband, Matt Cox, Rochester; children, Misti Hildebrand, Rochester; Matthew Hildebrand, Kalamazoo, MI; Brandon Cox, Kokomo; and Chelsi Cox, Rochester; five grandchildren, Kegan (Taylor) Fisher, Matilyn Hildebrand, Brilynn Cox, Kameron Cox, and Klayton Cox; two great-grandchildren, Rhett Fisher and Reese Fisher; and sisters, Pam Baldwin, Kewanna; and Kathy Dunwoody (Tom Brown), Logansport.

She was preceded in parents, Tom and Olive Shanks; and two brothers, Thomas John Shanks, Jr., and Randy Shanks. 

A memorial visitation will be from 3-6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.  Private burial will be in Fulton Cemetery, Fulton, Indiana.

Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements.  Condolences may be sent online at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.

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