Ronald D. “Hotdog” McLaughlin, 63 of Chillicothe passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 1518 Nth Finney Street where he resided with Phyllis Magee-Boley for the last 14 years.
He was born December 9, 1949 in Peoria, IL the son of Leslie and W. Jean (Blew) McLaughlin. He married Kathleen Murphy. Later divorced.
Surviving are his twin brother; Donald G. McLaughlin of Sunnyland, brother; Richard (Kelly) McLaughlin of Mossville and one sister Barb (Phil) O’Connor of Iowa, one son; Joshua Kline; two nieces Kara and Kelsey both of Chicago.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one infant daughter, Andrea McLaughlin.
He worked at Kenny’s IGA in Chillicothe, Big Bill’s Red Fox in Chillicothe and He also worked for M&M roofing and did carpentry work on his own. Later was a janitor at the Chillicothe First United Methodist Church and last working at Pearce Community Center.
He was a founding member and volunteered for Rescue 33. He was a member of the Peoria Casting Club where he loved to fish.
Ron was a Life member of the National Home Gardening Club. He enjoyed gardening and working with flowers.
He was a wonderful and loving Grandpa to Devin, Lucas, Garret, Lilli Boley and Leah, Levi Rexroat.
He was a #1 fan of scratch off lottery tickets.
Every Morning he made his trip around town to check things out starting with coffee with his buddies.
Cremation rites will be accorded and inurnment will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Chillicothe City Cemetery. Rev. Britton Rexroat will officate. Following the inurnment a Celebration of Life will be held starting at 12:00 (Noon) at the Whistle Stop in Chillicothe. Memorials may be made to Rescue 33 or Pearce Community Center. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hurdfamilyfunerals.com
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