Matthew A. Mclaughlin

Matthew A. McLaughlin, 22, of 3308 Lakeside Ct., Galesburg, died at 6:55 a.m. October 19, 2008. Matthew was born on September 20, 1986 in Galesburg, the son of Mark and Jerry Helms McLaughlin.  Surviving Matthew are his parents of Galesburg; a brother, Mark (Jana) of Galesburg; and a niece and nephew Addysen and Nathan McLaughlin both of Galesburg.  Also surviving are his maternal grandfather and step grandmother Don (Barbara) Helms of Galesburg; and maternal great grandmother, Geneva Benedict of Galesburg.  Matthew was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Thomas and Helen McLaughlin; maternal grandmother, Dona Helms; and maternal great grandfather, Clair Benedict. Matthew worked as a detailer at Yemm Chevrolet.  He was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church.  Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 23, 2008 at Corpus Christi Church, with the Rev. Joseph Presley, officiating.  Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at Watson Funeral Home, with the rosary being prayed at 8 p.m.  Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Prairieland Animal Welfare Society or the Police Benevolent and Protection Association Unit 19 (PB&PA).