Obituary of Francis Joseph McLaughlin

Francis Joseph McLaughlin III, "Joe", 59, of Parker, Colorado, passed away after a lengthy battle with cirrhosis of the liver on April 22, 2016 at The Denver Hospice, with his sister, Katherine McLaughlin Bess at his side. As a talented musician, he loved playing the harmonica and flute. Joe spent the last 30 years in the Seattle area and moved to Parker because of his health. He resided with and was taken care of by his loving sister. Loving brother of Mary Ann McLaughlin and Erik Kjellman of San Diego, California; Katherine McLaughlin Bess of Parker, Colorado; Patricia McLaughlin of Spring Valley, California; Therese McLaughlin of San Diego, California; John Thomas McLaughlin also of San Diego, California. Uncle of Dillon and Margaux Bess, Matt and Jonathan McLaughlin and Morgine Farrell. Nephew of Crista Burington and Mary Ann McLaughlin. Cousin of Carol and Jim McLaughlin. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Marjorie McLaughlin and Francis Joseph McLaughlin II, and a brother, Michael Patrick McLaughlin. A Memorial Service will be held at Valley Memorial Park in Spring Valley, Illinois this summer. Service Information