it must be very difficult to lose a brother, I can't even imagine. I am so very sorry for the loss of someone you're close to and I hope that moving on won't be too painfull. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you.

Lori, Dan, Bill, Rich,  and all of the McLaughlin family, my sincere condolences for the loss of your brother, my thoughts and prayers, may the grace and peace of the Lord be with you

My thoughts and prayers Rich and the family.
I light this candle to light Dews way home he was a candle to all he touched always shining like a beacon in the dark.
Stevie I will miss your love and friendship and blessed knowing such a genuine loving man.
Fly high my forever friend I'll see you when my time is through.
xoxox Dorothy  Dee Dee

Steve you were always a good guy and friend. You will be missed terribly.  RIP my friend. Till we meet again. Hugs and prayer's to the family. Love Kate

Steve was a great guy and a good friend of mine. He always made you feel like family when he was around you and would brighten any room he would walk in to. Truely a genuine and loving person and would give the shirt off his back for anyone. The world has truely lost a great person and he will be missed by a lot of people including myself. My condolensenses to his family. I will I miss you brother.

My thoughts & prayers to the family. Steve was a wonderful person with a huge personality. He will be missed.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the McLaughlin family and friends of Steve. He will be missed but never forgotten.

My thoughts and prayers go to all my cousins and siblings who will miss Steve.  
Lynn Bullard

My Deepest Condolences to the MCLAUGHLIN Family . As i look back at many many years of Memories I'M Proud to have the chance to get to known you. Keep smiling down upon us all BROTHER

My sincere condolences to the Mclaughlin family. I left Rockford 20 years ago, but I remember all the good times we all had. Steve was always very friendly and smiling!

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Steve's.  He was a wonderful guy. Ben and Kim Baxter

So sorry to all the McLaughlin family.I knew your Mom & Dad & my kids grew up with all of you.Take time to love one another thru this sad time. Love from an old friend,Betty McWilliams

Are thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Steve's.  He was a wonderful guy. Ben and Kim Baxter

Thank you for being such a kind and gentle soul.  May the Lord bless you and keep you.  Rest in peace my friend.

We are so sorry for your loss. You all have been through so much and it is never easy to lose someone we love. I remember Steve joking with me that when your trying to accomplish something, there is always that "Loop hole" that will get you through it. Remember all the good times and the memories of Steve and that will be your "Loop hole" during this difficult time. We love you all so much and if you need anything, please let us know.
XOXOXOXO, Zarra Family

You will be missed very much Steve!  Our hearts and prayers go out your family and close friends.  A gathering of the Class of 1976 from Harlem will not ever be the same again!  Have a good journey friend, till we meet again!

Steve was a great guy. When my sister passed he was right there for my family and helped us with everything he could. I will miss him. My mother is heartbroken over his passing and would also like to send her condolences.

Dan, Bill, Lori, and Richie, Im sending much love to you all and your families during this terribly painful time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Stevie was the best friend I have ever had. My heart is hurting.

I'll never forget that night we met at Blue Suede Shoes. You walked by my shot chair and I yelled "hey Spanky!" You turned around and said "me?" I said "yeah you". All I wanted was for someone to get a soda for me from Brian at the back bar. I didn't know you or your name. You reminded me of the show the Little Rascals...Spanky and our Gang. We became the very best of friends that night when you brought a cherry Pepsi to me. We became inseparable for 10 years and had a very special friendship for 24 years. You were the best Stevie. I'll always love you.
Lela        (Oatmeal man) Haha!

So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He was truly a great guy, and we loved his spontaneous dropping by our house in Rockford to say Hi!! Rest in peace sweet angel. We'll miss you dearly!

No words can express my grief and surprise...how can this be...gone much to soon.  My thoughts and prayers are with Steve's family during this difficult time!
May God bless you all.  Love your cousin Rose.

You will be miss my friend,Prayers to the family.

Thank You for your beautiful sense of humor! Always made me smile! Peace and love

I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to Steven's family and friends. It's times like these when the loving promises of our Heavenly Father such as knowing that we can see our loved ones again can bring us comfort and soften some of the pain we feel in our hearts. 1 Thessalonians 4: 13,14

So sad! Sorry! I will see you all later. I will be out of town! Marty from the LOMBARDI (WALTER)

I am so sorry for the family and friends of Steve.  He was such a great human being.

OBITUARY

Steven J. McLaughlin

May 20, 1958 – March 26, 2017

Sunset Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

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