Maribeth "MB" McLaughlin

Maribeth "MB" McLaughlin obituary

Maribeth "MB" McLaughlin

Maribeth McLaughlin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Nitardy Funeral Homes - Whitewater on Dec. 5, 2025.
Maribeth "MB" McLaughlin entered into Eternal Life on Monday, December 1, 2025, age 75. Survived by her daughter Molly McLaughlin (Matt) and her grandsons Jacob and Zachary, and her sister Cathy (Jamie) Heber. Further survived by her fond nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, other family and friends.

Preceded in death by her parents Eugene and Rosemary Goeglein, brothers Eugene "Buff" and Wally, and sister-in-law Mary. Maribeth attended and earned her medical assistant certificate at Blackhawk Tech. She would also go on to earn her bachelor's degree at UW-Whitewater in journalism. Maribeth retired from Whitewater Manufacturing. Maribeth was an avid bowler. She was also very active at St. Patrick's Catholic Church as a member of the choir, the DAR, and as a Lioness. Visitation to be held on Monday, December 15, 2025, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1225 West Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Memorial Mass to begin at 11:00 AM.

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