In loving memory of

Helen McLaughlin
October 14, 2011

Helen L. McLaughlin
MUSCATINE, Iowa-- Friday, Oct. 14, 2011 at 8:31 a.m., the Lord came down and took Helen L. McLaughlin's hand and took her Home. She had been a servant of the Lord for many years.

Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2011, at Calvary Church, 501 West Bypass 61, Muscatine, Iowa. Rev. Ted Landers will officiate the services. A luncheon and fellowship will follow the services.

In lieu of flowers, the family is donating any memorials received to Get Your Rear in Gear, colon cancer awareness of Muscatine. Service arrangements are being cared for by Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services.

Helen will be deeply missed by her four children, Michael L. McLaughlin and wife, Tammy, Mendie J. Weikert and husband, Tim, William 'Rusty McLaughlin and wife, Tammy, and Kristal Batchelor and husband, Rich; 10 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two brothers; and three sisters.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert; a daughter, Robin; one brother; and one sister.

Tributes

Jan (Meyer) Kays wrote on Oct 28, 2011:

"Our families go along way back! I'm so sorry for your loss of your precious Mom! I will contiunue to keep all of you in my prayers for God's continuing love to surround you in this time of loss! Love You!"

Tanya (Gay) Meiners wrote on Oct 21, 2011:

"Crystal, Rusty, Mindy, and Mike, I'd like to tell you that it gets easier, but it doesn't. I'd like to tell you that the pain goes away, but it won't. All I can tell you is this...I KNOW that party in Heaven when your mom got there=) Lean into Jesus and let His loving arms of comfort wrap around you and hold you. Also, read the book "Within Heaven's Gate" by Rebecca Springer...it will bring you SO much peace! You're all in my thoughts and prayers, Tanya"

Shirley Gay wrote on Oct 20, 2011:

"Dear Children, Grandchildren and Greatgrand children: What a special sister in the Lord!! We walked through the valley, rejoiced in green pastures, laughed until we cried as we met together in the Lord! What a joy as we worked together at the Christian Academy! She was better than any room mother! She reminded me of a female Nehemiah--always willing to fight for her family no matter what. She always knew the Lord was on her side and He was forever Faithful and True to her. I know you kids will miss her. Imagine her just away and you will see her someday soon She is not dead--she is just away I will continue to pray for you and I love you all."

June Welsch wrote on Oct 20, 2011:

"I will always remember Helen."

Cari Rohs wrote on Oct 18, 2011:

"I took care of Helen at Genesis East every night 3rd shift while she was with us. She was the strongest woman I have ever met! We became quick friends and she knew she could count on me to be there even if it was just to hold her hand. I always called her beautiful and I was her pumpkin. She touched my heart like no other! We all thought the world of her on the csu! I came in early one night to sit with her when she was haveing a rough night. I sat with her for 12 hours that night and cried about the whole night and would just sit and hold her hand. I'm so glad I got to spend that time with her. I'm sorry for your loss! All of us at csu feel your pain and will never forget my beautiful! Helen will always have a special place in my heart and will never be forgotten! "