Michael Peter McLaughlin

Michael Peter McLaughlin, 39, died Sept. 25, 2011, at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer surrounded by his family.

Michael was born in Chicago, Ill., on Aug. 30, 1972, to Joseph and Linda McLaughlin and moved to Big Lake in 2001. He loved fishing and loved his boys, Jon and Joey. His niece, whom he referred to as “my Anna,” also held a special place in his heart.

Preceding him in death was his father, Joseph William McLaughlin.

Surviving are his sons, Jonathan Michael McLaughlin, 14, and Joseph William McLaughlin, 11; mother, Linda L. McLaughlin; sister, Heather K. Costley; brother-in-law, Jeremiah L. Costley; niece, Anna E. Costley; beloved aunts and uncles; and numerous cousins.

A memorial service for Michael is at noon, Oct. 10 at Legacy Kehl’s Palmer Chapel, 209 S. Alaska St., in Palmer.