Donald W. McLaughlin Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Donald W. McLaughlin of Murphysboro, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Donald left this world on July 4, 2025 at the age of 81, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Murray McLaughlin and Gladys Belle McLaughlin (Kimmel); and his siblings, Judy Schorn (Clarence) and Dennis McLaughlin. He is survived by: his wife Susan Elliott; his children, Steve McLaughlin (Alma) and Stacy Stanton (Matt); his stepson Sean Wolfe (Tabitha); his grandchildren, Kellye Saad (Marcus), Zachary McLaughlin (Emily), Jessica Stanton, Emily Kerrens (Tylon), Kelsey O'Brien (Kyle), Mackenzie Stanton, Joe Wolfe, Corey Wolfe (Alexis), AJ Wolfe and Aaron Wolfe; and his siblings, Jeanne Goforth, Gloria Canaley, Gary McLaughlin, Diana Harris (Ken), John McLaughlin (Charlotte), Craig McLaughlin (Mary Ann) and Cheryl Graff (Bill). He is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.
