Laura J. Allgire

Laura J. (Bickel) Allgire, age 45, of Marion, Indiana, passed away on July 28, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with frontotemporal dementia.

Born and raised in Marion Indiana, Laura graduated from Marion High School and went on to earn associate degrees from Indiana Business College Ivy Tech Community College. Throughout her life, Laura dedicated herself to serving others – working in both tax preparation and hospitality.

She loved Disney movies, computer games, and her pet cat Lakeasha – but above all, Laura cherished her role as an aunt. She was a proud member of the Marion Church of the Brethren, where she found strength in her faith and peace in the truth that she would one day be reunited with her loved ones in Heaven.

Laura is survived by her mother Donna Bickel; brother David (Jennifer) Bickel; and nephew, James. She is also survived by four aunts: Bonnie Roberts, Carol McDaniel, Kathy Nichols, and Sharleen (Jim) Sweeney, eight cousins, and eight bonus nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Larry W. Bickel; maternal grandparents Charlie and Rose Miller; paternal grandparents John and Helen Bickel; two uncles: Kenny Roberts and Jim McDaniel; and a close companion, Jeremy Vargo, whose memory remained dear to her heart.

Though her time with us was far too short, Laura's legacy lives on in the kindness she shared, the lives she touched, and the quiet strength with which she carried herself.

A celebration of life will be held in Marion, Indiana on Aug. 23 from 2pm-5pm at COB(Corner of 26th and Geneva). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Laura's memory to the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) to support continued research, advocacy, and care for those facing this devastating illness. email loosefuneralhome.com