Marilyn "Chicken" McLaughlin

SUNDANCE, Wyo.- Marilyn "Chicken" McLaughlin, 63, died Friday, July 2, 2010, at Crook County Memorial Hospital, after a short battle with cancer. Marilyn was born June 16, 1947, in Belle Fourche, S.D., to Lee and Irene Willey of Hulett. She was raised on the family ranch on Black Tail Creek near Hulett, and remained a lifelong resident of Crook County. She graduated from Hulett High School in 1965. She went on to be a homemaker and mother to her five beloved children. Chicken was well-known for serving and supporting others, whether it was through work or through her caring spirit. Her ultimate joy and priority was the love for her family and especially, her 10 grandchildren. Her genuine interest in others set her apart from all, and because of this she was able to create loving respectful relationships within moments of meeting her. She was "Mom" to everyone she knew, and treated everyone with the love and respect they all deserved, and asked for nothing in return. Chicken was an amazing woman who gave her whole self and heart to all that she loved. Her selflessness, love for her family and giving heart will be dearly missed. She is survived by her four sons, Brian (Kayla and Brynlee) Griffis, Jeff (Tina, Jakob, and Brady), Coy (Hannah, Luke, and Emery), and Kirk (Leigh, Peyton, Raegan, and Gus) McLaughlin, stepchildren, Steven McLaughlin, Rhonda (Elyssa Fuller) McLaughlin, and Tom (Frosti) Roby; her mother, Irene Willey, Hulett; three brothers, Roger (Donna), Bill (Barb), and Howard (Sue) Willey; one sister, Marlys (Frank) Proctor; and numerous nieces and nephews She has joyfully been reunited in heaven with her sister, Marshia Willey; husband, David (Swede) McLaughlin; brothers, Calvin and George Willey; niece, Lisa (Willey) Gibbs; great-niece, Jaidyn; great-nephew, Ryder; and beloved daughter, Brenda. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, at Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel in Sundance. Services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 8, at the Old Sundance High School gymnasium. Burial will be at Alva Cemetery, with a reception following at Hulett Civic Center. A memorial has been established at Sundance State Bank for Grandma's Angels. Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com.