Dennis W. McLaughlin's Obituary
Dennis W. McLaughlin, age 68, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:40 p.m., in Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, IL.
Dennis was born on December 17, 1955 in Murphysboro, IL, a son to Murray and Gladys Belle (Kimmel) McLaughlin. He had worked as a foreman for the Iron Workers Union Local 392 in E. St. Louis, IL. Dennis truly enjoyed fishing and cooking for his friends. He was a social butterfly and loved hanging out with friends and family. Dennis will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include the mother of his children, Danita Jo McLaughlin of Coulterville, IL; three sons, Joshua Lee McLaughlin, Jarod Wade (Candice) McLaughlin, and Jordan Taylor (Mandee Edwards) McLaughlin all of Coulterville, IL; four brothers, Donald (Susan) McLaughlin of Murphysboro, IL, Gary McLaughlin of Coulterville, IL, John (Charlotte) McLaughlin of Murphysboro, IL, and Craig (Mary Ann) McLaughlin of Cypress, IL; four sisters, Jeanne Goforth, Gloria Canaley, Diana (Ken) Harris and Cheryl (Bill) Graff all of Murphysboro, IL; three grandchildren, Maci and Mallori McLaughlin and Chezlyn Schmitt.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Judy Schorn.
A celebration of life will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the family.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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