Obit: McLaughlin, Ilene A. (1917 – 2009)

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Surnames: McLaughlin, James, Rosenberger, Jeffery, Ingersoll, Cina, Fehrmann

----Source: Banner Journal (Black River Falls, Jackson Co., WI.) June 3, 2009

McLaughlin, Ilene A. (1917 – 31 May 2009)

Ilene A. McLaughlin, 91, of New London passed away Sunday, May 31, 2009, at St. Joseph Residence in New London.

She was born Nov. 4, 1917, in Highmore, SD, daughter of the late Elmer and Mamie (James) Rosenberger.  She married Gerald “Gay” McLaughlin Oct. 26, 1935.  He preceded her in death June 8, 2000.

Ilene was a resident of New London since 1956.  She was employed at the Elwood Hotel, Pries Dress Shop and Belott’s Hardware Store.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church in New London.

She is survived by two daughters, Nathella (Jim) Jeffery, Scott City, KS, and Mary Ellen Ingersoll and special friend Jim Cina, New London; and 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren.  She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 64 years, also three sisters, three brothers, a daughter and son-in-law.

Graveside services for Ilene will be held Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 2 p.m. at East Lawn Cemetery in Alma Center with Rev. Lucretia Fehrmann officiating.

The Cline & Hanson Funeral Home (www.clinehansonfuneralhome.com, 920-982-3232) in New London is assisting the family with arrangements.