Robert A. Loughran

Robert A. Loughran obituary, Watseka, IL

Robert A. Loughran

Robert Loughran Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Baier Funeral Home on Jun. 30, 2025.

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Robert A. Loughran, 81, Retired Chicago Police Detective passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025.

Bob is survived by his four children, Michele Fraime, Kelly Novak(James), Sean Loughran retired CPD (Kathleen CPD), Jessica St. Peter; grandchildren Justine Miller (Tony), Thomas Respondi Jr., Kassie, Kaity & Kylie Novak, Fionn & Lillian Loughran, Lucas St. Peter & Laney Loughran; great grandchildren Brooklynn & Hadleigh Miller.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Beth, son-in-law Tom Fraime, and loving mother Patricia Loughran Kelly.

Services will be private.

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