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John McLaughlin Obituary
McLaughlin Sr., John "Jack" age 81, late of New Lenox, IL. Beloved husband of Virginia (nee O'Carroll), loving father of Jack McLaughlin Jr., James (Joan), Kathleen (Joseph) Luczak, proud grandfather of Joe (Christine), Mike, Jill (Shawn) Jonathon and Jennifer (Britt), great grandfather of Mike, Joe, Dylan and Ryan. Funeral Saturday, March 1, 2008, 9:45 a.m. from the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 S. Wolf Rd., Mokena, IL. 60448 to St. Jude Church, Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment is private. Visitation Friday, February 29, 2008 from 3 to 9 p.m. 708-479-1210. 
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Memories and Condolences
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Jim Quinn
March 3, 2008
Jack Jr and Family
Our condolences to the entire McLaughlin Family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Jim Quinn Family
Donna Gullo
February 29, 2008
Dear Virginia, Jackie, Jimmy and Kathy,
So sorry to hear about Jack. I always think of him with a great big smile on his face. He was really a special person. Sorry I can't be there to give you each a hug and to let you know how much he was loved.
Your cousin, Donna Williamson Gullo
Dennis Gannon
February 28, 2008
Jack,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for you and your family on your loss. I had the honor of meeting your dad only once for an afternoon almost ten years ago but thoroughly enjoyed his company. He left a lasting impression with me as a good and kind man. He will be in my prayers.
Dennis J. Gannon
Local 17 Member
Peg & Mike Toliver
February 28, 2008
To the McLaughlin Family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to each of you. We are unable to be with you this weekend to celebrate his life and mourn his loss, but know that we are holding you in our hearts. And we are holding a smile in our hearts, too, in memory of Jack - his humor, passion, loyalty, enthusiasm and generosity of spirit were such gifts to all of us O'Carroll offspring.
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Kevin, Dawn, Connor & Ryan Nelligan
February 28, 2008
Virgina & Family~
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Please do not hesitate to call on us for anything.
Rich Vaughan
February 28, 2008
To all the McLaughlins,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Uncle Jack was such a joy to be around. I have many happy memories of time spent with him. Many of the "O'Carroll Clan" picnics would never have happened without his planning and organization skills. Who else would have the foresight to be in line in January to secure a permit for the family picnics in the summer? His rallying cries were the driving force behind the family softball games, and he made sure that everyone participated. I have fond memories of basement parties after the South Side St. Patrick's Day parades, trips to the Blue-Gold games at Notre Dame, backyard BBQ's.... the list goes on and on. He always made everyone feel welcome, was a great storyteller, and of course the consummate White Sox fan!
God Bless you Uncle Jack, we'll miss you!
Love,
Rich Vaughan (a.k.a., Ricardo J. Montelban)
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