Charles Elton McLaughlin Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Charles Elton McLaughlin of Alpha, Illinois, whose life came to an end on August 28, 2024 at the age of 95, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Charles Elton McLaughlin to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elton "Mac" McLaughlin and Leota Ericson McLaughlin; his brother Joe McLaughlin; his sons-in-law, Steve Edmund and Jeff Brown; his stepdaughter-in-law Marcia Atchison; and his stepgrandson Trevor Atchison.
He is survived by: his children, Marcia Cowser (Randy) of Carterville, IL, Janice Edmund of Newburgh, IN, Beverly Brown of Newburgh, IN, Darcy, Scott Swigart of Missouri Valley, IA and Chuck McLaughlin (Deb); his stepsons, Mark Atchison of Alpha and Kelly Atchison (Trudy) of Alpha; his grandchildren, Rorik Cowser (Stephanie), Nick Cowser (Laura), Kate Hamlin (David), Abbey Doyle (Michael), Sarah Spurgeon, Ashley Wedeking (Brad), Kindel Haverback (Brad), Annie Wood (Chad), Wade McLaughlin (Breanna) and Ryan McLaughlin (Krissie); his stepgrandchildren, Eric Atchison, Travis Atchison and Brittney Atchison; his great grandchildren, Philla, Alexis, Raylin Cowser, Miles, Owen Doyle, Charlie, Ben Spurgeon, Max, Weston Wedeking, Olivia, Kellen, Grant, Quinn Haverback, Preston, Jameson, Finley, McKinley Wood, Oliver, Madelyn, Mac and Jude McLaughlin; and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Abby, Maxton and Atticus Atchison. He is also survived by his family and friends.
Instead of flowers, the family requests donations to the Alpha Cemetery, in memory of Charlie McLaughlin.
