Lauretta Marie Marinus passed away at home in Peyton, CO surrounded by family on September 28, 2024. Lauretta was born February 2, 1928 in Ashland, WI to Harry and Laura Tuttle.  Lauretta leaves behind a legacy of 4 children, Sheran, Jimmy, Keith and Kathy. Along with 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 9 great great grandchildren. Lauretta was a great mother figure from the start as the oldest daughter and second oldest child out of 17 children. A little late in life she found and married the love of her life Wilford Amos Cash on January 1st, 1971. They had many adventures and lived in Moussouri and Arizona. One of the many things they enjoyed doing was driving around with their 5th wheel camper visiting family all over the country. After losing Amos, Lauretta found love again and married Jon Marinus on March 12th, 1990. They settled down in Omaha, Nebraska, and lived many happy years together. Lauretta joined her sisters in Spokane, WA shortly after that. Lauretta was an adventurous woman, travelling around the country and went on many cruises with her best friend Norma. Her passion in life was her family, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lauretta loved cooking for her family to enjoy. Her cream puffs will always be a fond memory for her family.  In 2014 Lauretta reclocated to Colorado to be closer to her children. Lauretta once said raising babies was the "story of her life" she spent the last part of her life helping raise her great great grandchildren in Peyton. She was a loving incredible woman who touched the lives of those all around her. Funeral services will be held in early February in Monument, CO.