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Michael Laughlin Obituary
Virden, IL—Michael D. Laughlin, 77, of Virden died at 3:05 p.m. May 5, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Michael was born in Springfield, IL on September 13, 1942 to Lawrence J. and Elizabeth A. Laughlin.
Michael graduated from SIU Carbondale with a Bachelor of Science in Education and the University of Illinois where he earned his master's degree of Education and Administration Certificate. He was a lifetime member of the National Education Association of the United States. He was the Guidance Counselor at Virden High School and the North Elementary School for many years. He loved teaching, coaching, helping kids with their educational classes and college bound choices. He was a 3rd degree member of the Virden Knights of Columbus #2321 and received the title of Grand Knight. He was an active member of St. Catherine's Church and most recently Sacred Heart Church.
He is survived by his wife, Richelle "Ricki" Laughlin of 55 years; daughter Annette(Greg) Reichert, son Lawrence M. Laughlin, daughter Michelle (Tim ) Miller grandchildren; Ryan(Lora)Harris, Marisa(Jerry) Wheaton, Mason Laughlin, Olivia Laughlin, Ashley Miller, Madison Laughlin, Bradyn Laughlin and Cade Laughlin. 1 great grandchild, Logan Gross.
He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence J. and Elizabeth A. Laughlin, brother(infant) Patrick Laughlin and his son Michael A. Laughlin.
The family will be holding a private mass. Burial services will be at Virden Cemetery.
In lieu of normal remembrances donations can be made to the Virden Fire and Rescue Squad
Arrangements are under the direction of Airsman-Calvert Funeral Homes in Virden, IL.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Laughlin
Julie (Laughlin) Guardalabene
May 18, 2020
The James Lawrence Laughlin family of Downers Grove IL send our sincerest condolences. Maurine just found out today from Joe Kohlrus of Springfield.
Mike was very special to us in many ways. Our prayers are with you.
Larry M Newell MD
May 13, 2020
Everybody that attended Franklin High school in the mid 1960s remembers Mr Laughlin. He was indeed a good guy.
Shirley Worth
May 12, 2020
To the family,
I was saddened to hear of the loss Michael.
When your heart is empty, filling it with happy memories can help. Please know how very sorry
I am. Shirley Worth
Nick Koval
May 12, 2020
Condolences and prayers to the Laughlin family
May god bless and comfort you in this time of loss
RHONDA Shearl Fernandez
May 12, 2020
Mr. Laughlin was a really good teacher and a kind person. He will be missed by all who knew him
Rhonda Shearl Fernandez
Lynn Berry
May 12, 2020
Mike was of the neighborhood of Hill and Fortune Street. Susan Rohrer, Jay Bristow, Judy Moffitt, Fred Wood, John Clinton, Betty Gatton, Jim Yagow, Sherry Vincent and Lynn Berry Jr. Many memories that will never be forgotten of the 40's, 50's growing up in Virden. Susan and I, Lynn Berry Jr, send our deepest sympathy to Ricki and the Laughlin family.
John
May 12, 2020
ike was my civics teacher at Franklin and I really enjoyed him. He was a really young teacher at that time, but he was an excellent teacher. He had a kindness that you could feel. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers for the family and rest assured he is in the hands of our Lord and we shall see him again.
ROBERT LAIR
May 12, 2020
Great teacher in Franklin High School 1968 class
Robert Lair
Virginia Bender
May 11, 2020
Good fellow teacher at Franklin High same time I taught. Virginia Mahan Bender
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