David Mclaughlin

David McLaughlin (71) passed away in his home Thursday, March 19, 2009 in the presence of his beloved, Patricia (Pat), and all his children, Celeste Dolan of Chicago, Peter of Appleton, WI, Elise of Boone, NC, Jill, Jennifer, and Benjamin of Chicago. He was born February 27, 1938, in Rockford to Francis and Norma (Seitz) McLaughlin. Married Patricia Prehn on January 14, 1961, in Rockford. Graduated from West High School in 1956. Attended Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA and Rockford College. Dave worked most of his career as an advertising sales executive for various local media outlets including WTVO, WREX, The Observer newspaper, and most recently Maverick Media WNTA Radio. He was loved and respected not only by his family and friends, but by so many of the clients he was privileged to serve. He served in various civic organizations and was extensively involved in the Cathedral of St. Peters for many years. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Jack Dolan; Molly, Noah, and August McLaughlin; Jimmy and Rowena Brown; brother Michael McLaughlin; several nieces and nephews, and was pre-deceased by his parents. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2009 in the Cathedral of St. Peter with Msgr. Thomas C. Brady and Rev. James Prehn, SJ concelebrating. Burial in St. Mary/St. James Cemetery. Visitation from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m on Sunday in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave. with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. Visitation also from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at the church on Monday. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Rockford Rescue Mission, Habitat for Humanity, or the Poor Clares Monastery. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.