Donald W. McLaughlin

IN MEMORY OF: Donald W. McLaughlin Serving Location: CRAIN PLEASANT GROVE-MURDALE FUNERAL HOME 31 Memorial Drive, Murphysboro, Illinois Donald W. McLaughlin, age 81, of Murphysboro, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. Don was born on July 12, 1943 to Murray and Gladys Belle (Kimmel) McLaughlin in Murphysboro, Illinois. He is survived by his wife, Susan Elliott, who he married on July 7, 1989. Donald retired from GTE after 35 years. His passion was farming the family farm, beginning first with his dad. After retirement, Donald was a full-time farmer up until just a few weeks prior to his passing and enjoyed tending to the farm animals. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting quail and turkey. He was a collector of antique tractors, especially the Allis-Chalmers variety. Donald enjoyed anything to do with farming and he loved being with his family, especially his grandchildren. He attended Central Christian Church in Carbondale. Survivors include his wife; one son, Steve (Alma) McLaughlin; one daughter, Stacy (Matt) Stanton; one step son, Sean (Tabitha) Wolfe; 10 grandchildren, Kellye (Marcus) Saad, Zachary (Emily) McLaughlin, Jessica Stanton, Emily (Tylon) Kerrens, Kelsey (Kyle) O’Brien, Mackenzie Stanton, Joe Wolfe, Corey (Alexis) Wolfe, AJ Wolfe, and Aaron Wolfe; 14 great-grandchildren; siblings, Jeanne Goforth, Gloria Canaley, Gary McLaughlin, Diana (Ken) Harris, John (Charlotte) McLaughlin, Craig (Mary Ann) McLaughlin, and Cheryl (Bill) Graff; along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and other relatives. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Judy (Clarence) Schorn; one brother, Dennis McLaughlin; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A Celebration of the Life of Donald W. McLaughlin will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM with Jared Lecrone and Rev. Jim Easton officiating at Central Christian Church, 2431 W. Main St., Carbondale, IL 62901. Visitation will be held prior to the services at the church from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM. Interment will follow the service at Zion Cemetery in Murphysboro. In lieu of flowers, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Crain Pleasant Grove-Murdale Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Donald W. McLaughlin

July 12, 1943 - July 4, 2025