Jeanne Marie McLaughlin, 80, of Loves Park, died Thursday, December 8, 2016. She was born on March 26, 1936 in Dubuque, Iowa to Franklin and Amelia Atkinson. She married Thomas McLaughlin on February 5, 1955 in Dubuque, Iowa. Jeanne enjoyed many things throughout her life including her flower garden, attending events at the Lombardi Club, and baking deserts for her family. Her pies and banana bread will be especially missed. Above everything else, Jeanne loved to spend time with her family.
Survivors include; children, Dan (Brenda) McLaughlin, Steve McLaughlin, Bill (Nina) McLaughlin, Rich (Janna) McLaughlin, Lori McLaughlin; grandchildren, Andrew, Ryan, Tommy, Kristi, Bradley (Becky), Kelly (Erik), Ian (Toni); great grandchildren, Grant, Kaiden, Knox.
Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Funeral service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Sunset Funeral Home 8800 N. Alpine Rd. Machesney Park: visitation 1 p.m. Condolences to sunsetfhmemgardens.com