Obituary for Doreen M McLaughlin Dows – Doreen M. McLaughlin, 58, of Dows, passed away July 12, 2018, at Muse Norris Hospice, Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Coloial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the time of services. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Doreen Marie McLaughlin was born in Mason City, November 7, 1959, the daughter of Sharon Rittenhouse (Berg) and Raymond Smidt Sr. Doreen was united in marriage to John C. McLaughlin Sr. on March 21, 1977 in Sioux Falls, SD. They remained married for 34 wonderful years until his passing on March 7th 2011. Most people never find true love in a lifetime, Doreen was not most. She found true love once again and made it official through a blessing of marriage on June 18, 2018 to Mitch Willette in Mason City. Doreen spent 20+ loyal years workings for Wellborn Industries in Mason City. Her career peaked when she was awarded the promotion and title of lead drill operator of the CNC department. Doreen was devastated when the company closed it’s doors. Instead of returning to work she decided to take a step back allowing her to spend more time with her family & friends. She enjoyed road trips spent hunting for big rocks for her rock garden, attending football games, fishing the Mississippi, casino trips, tending to both her flower & rock gardens. Doreen kept her word to all, never divulging the secrets that were revealed during the countless stories told at the round table. Rest assured she took them to the grave where they will be locked away with her for eternity. She had a truly special relationship with animals. Dogs topped the list of favorites but over the years she raised a wide varity of animals on her farm in Burchinal. One thing that often attracted peoole was her unique ability to get the best out of each day, no matter what the conditions. Following two strokes, Doreen spent the last few years being looked after and tended to by her loving husband Mitch. Between their two imaginations, they went on many great adventures. Never needing much more than a thought to get them there. It’s safe to say her bucket list didn’t have a whole lot left on it. She will always be remembered by all who knew her as the caring, loving, forgiving, inspirational, loyal person she was born to be. She was preceded in death by her husband John C. McLaughlin Sr., mother, Sharon Rittenhouse; and mother-in-law, Betty Schumacher. Doreen is survived by her husband, Mitch Willette, Dows; daughter, Sherry Gonzalez (Stephen Roush), Chariton; son, John McLaughlin Jr. (Taylor Koch), Rock Rapids; grandchildren, Alex, Ericka, & Ian Gonzalez; siblings, Diane Rick, David Smidt & Raymond Smidt Jr. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Doreen M McLaughlin please visit our Sympathy Store. Upcoming Events Funeral Service © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions JUL 17. 01:00 PM Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel 126 Third Street Northeast Mason City, IA, US, 50401 info@colonialchapels.com www.funeralhomemasoncity.com Order Flowers for the Funeral Service Guaranteed delivery before Doreen’s Funeral Service begins. Cemetery Details Memorial Park Cemetery 11495 265th St. Mason City, IA, 50401 © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Doreen M McLaughlin November 7 1959 July 12 2018. Bride Colonial Chapel
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