A celebration of life for Susan Jane McLaughlin, 58, Lawrence, KS, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 16, 2012 at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Lawrence. She died on Sunday, July 8, 2012 in Lawrence.
Susan was born Feb. 12, 1954 in Kansas City, MO, and adopted one month later by Drew and Marjorie McLaughlin of Paola, KS.
She graduated from Paola High school in 1972 and the University of Kansas in 1978 with a journalism degree. She sold advertising for the Journal-World newspaper, and then served as an elementary school secretary in Lawrence.
She later became a registered nurse and most recently worked in private nursing care.
Susan was an avid KU basketball fan and loved gardening, knitting, movies, dogs and especially time with her family and friends. She was known for her generous spirit, her adventurous nature and her clever sense of humor.
She married Mark Stremel on Oct. 17, 1981 in Lawrence. They had two daughters, Kristen and Kelly. They were divorced in 1987.
She married Brent Carpenter on Dec. 31, 1992 in Overland Park, KS. They had one son, Kyle.
Survivors include husband Brent, Lawrence; daughters Kristen McLaughlin-Stremel, Lawrence, and Kelly McLaughlin-Stremel, Schofield Barracks Army Post, Honolulu, HI; son, Kyle Carpenter, Lawrence; one brother Phil McLaughlin, and wife, Sarah, Paola, KS.
Susan’s family will greet friends following the service at the church.
The family suggests memorials in her name to the Lawrence Humane Society or the McLaughlin Family Community Journalism Scholarship at the University of Kansas, and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
Dan, Marcia, Oliver and Laura Devlin says
Our hearts are with you during this difficult time.
We loved all the fun times we shared with your family through the years. Susan’s quick wit will be missed by all.
Patti, Tina and Ander says
Our hearts ache for all family and friends of Susan’s. One of my family’s favorite memories was blowing up Susan and Brent’s neighborhood with fireworks during a July 4th holiday when our kids were small. There are many happy times to reflect upon. We pray for your comfort during this difficult time and may you soon find peace with her passing.
Deb Werts says
So saddened to hear the news of Susan’s passing. Our condolences to her husband, children and other loved ones.
Deb & Bob Werts
Kathy McConnell says
Brent-Please know that I am thinking of you and hoping that time and the love of famioy and friends will help you through this difficult time. Soon the tears will be replaced with smiles as you think of all the beautiful memories you have of your time together. Lots of loving thoughts!!
Becky Little Graebe says
Brent – Thinking of you and your family during this time. I know you will treasure many special memories of your time together. Peace to you.
Paula Carter says
From my heart to yours….sending peach and love to you and your family.
Christal Williams says
Brent, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Christal
Bobbie Walthall says
Brent,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. – Barry and Bobbie Walthall
Kari Sage McClung says
Brent-Know that I am sending up prayers for you and your family to comfort your hearts. It looks like she was an awesome lady and those memories will always be with you forever.
Angela Karlin says
Brent and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Angela
Coyla Lockhart says
So saddened to hear of Susan’s passing. Lots of prayers to all of you at this time. She will be so missed by everyone. Prayers and thoughts of comfort to you!
Linda K Haman says
Brent, You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. It is the happy and loving memories that you will have in your heart forever. Linda
Craig Musick says
Brent I am so sorry to hear about you and your family’s loss. I remember meeting Susan that one time at Scott and Jen’s house after playing golf and always thought she was really sweet and charming. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers.
Maureen McKinnon says
Brent and family- I am so sorry for your loss! You will be in my thoughts and prayers! Maureen
Mark Bandre says
So sorry to hear of your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours
Melissa Findley says
Brent – I am so sorry and sad for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Stapleton says
Brent,
I am so sorry, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wayne Schneider says
Brent – So sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Bruce Lopez says
Brent,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bruce & Mary Lopez
J. Ritchie Morrow says
Brent…I’m so sorry to hear about Susan. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kaye Stewart says
Brent, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that I will be praying for you and your family during this sad time. Hold onto the sweet memories.
Kaye Stewart – KS Board of Regents
Vicki Johansen says
Brent: Thinking of you during this difficult time and praying for God’s comfort for you and your family.
Joe Donlay says
Brent – my deepest sympathies. Thinking of you and yours during this difficult time… -Joe Donlay
Connie Finger says
Brent and family – You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you be blessed with beautiful memories of Susan for many years. Peace be with you.
Carolyn Halgerson says
Brent, Thoughts and prayers going out to you, my friend! Here’s a virtual hug until I can give you a real one!
Connie Finger says
Brent and family – You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you be blessed with beautiful memories of Susan for many years. Peace be with you.
Steve & Joni Benz says
Brent, We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Resa McBride says
I am sorry to hear of your loss…you and your family have my deepest sympathy.
Mary (Holden) Howard says
Dear Brent,
My heart and prayers are with you today. I did not know your Susan, but her memorial provided a beautiful tribute to a person of great heart, great humor and great love. In time the painful memories do fade, and kinder, happier memories become stronger. This is my prayer for you.
Brenda says
Brent, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts, prayers, and care are with you and your family.
Diane Lindeman says
Brent – I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am thinking of you and your family at this very difficult time.
Sheelu says
Brent – I am so saddened to hear the news of Susan’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all who knew and loved her. May you find some comfort in wonderful memories of her.
Terri Gruba says
Brent, my deepest condolences goes out to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Peace.
Jamie McEwen says
So sadden to hear of your loss. Thinking of you and yours. My deepest sympathy.
Jamie Mcewen, Washburn University
JeriAnn Ostertag says
Brent and family; Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Jeri Ann
David Root says
Brent – I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. David and Cathy
Marcia Mendez says
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you and your family in our prayers. May your friends and family give you comfort during this difficult time.
Craig Karlin says
Brent: So sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie Covington says
Brent, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope your happy memories will bring you peace during this difficult time.
Karen Thompson says
Brent – You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for you loss.
Evelyn Woodrum says
Brent
So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. May God be your strengh in this difficult time.
Laurel Miller says
Brent, words cannot express my sorrow for you and your family! My thoughts and prayers are with you all! I am so sorry for your loss!
Cheryl J. Bellinger says
Brent…So sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Take care.
Jaime Crowe says
Brent, I’m so sorry and saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ~Jaime
Cathy Colapietro says
Brent–I was so sad to hear of your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. – Cathy Colapietro
Laurie Jaskolski says
Brent, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I pray you find strength during this difficult time. Laurie, University of Wyoming
Betty Charles says
Brent – Thinking of you…so sorry for your loss.
Perry Diehm says
Brent and family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God be close to you during this time. Remembethere will be many prayers for you from MNU.
Bonnie Weaver-USA Funds says
Brent, You and your family are in my thoughts at this very difficult time. As others have said she sounded like a wonderful person. I’m sure she will be missed.
Mindy Hager says
Brent,
I am so sorry to hear about Susan. I will be thinking and praying for you and your family through this very difficult time.
Laurie Wallace (Missouri Baptist Univ) says
Brent, words cannot express… my heart aches for you and your family at this time. I lift you in my prayers to our Heavenly Father and know that He will bring you comfort in time.
Leslie Flanagan Holland says
My heart goes out to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ginny D'Angelo says
Brent-
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Vicki Curry - Allen Community College says
Brent, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the friends and family who share your grief. The memories will be what will always bind you together.
Kerrie Coomes, Kara Hale Jane Cox-NCCC says
Brent, Please accept our deepest sympathy from those in the financial aid office at Neosho Co. Community College. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Thanks!
Wilma Kasnic says
Brent and Family:
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hold tight to your special memories.
Wilma Kasnic says
Brent and Family:
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hold tight to your special memories.
Tiffani Price says
My heart goes out to you and your family. You all are in my prayers!
Chris Christensen says
Brent, sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Lomshek says
Brent~ So sorry to hear the sad news. We are thinking of you during this sad time. You are in our prayers. Hold on to those happy memories together. Love Always! ~Matt and Susan
Susan Lomshek says
Brent~ So sorry to hear the sad news. We are thinking of you during this sad time. You are in our prayers. Hold on to those happy memories together. Love Always! ~Matt and Susan
Robert Gamez says
Dear Brent-
so sorry to hear of your, and your family’s, heart breaking loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
-Robert
Wendy George says
Brent, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
Amy Rinke says
Brent, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deb Byers says
Brent,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayer. May your memories of Susan bring you comfort during this difficult time. Deb Byers
Tip (Blewitt) Ryan says
Brent-Very sorry to hear about your loss. Know that Jenny and I have you in our thoughts and send many prayers. Take care.
Cal and Karen Corson and family says
Dear Phil and Sarah – You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Our hearts also go out to Susan’s children and Brent. She will always be in your hearts. May God give you all peace in the days ahead. Love you both.
Larry Moeder says
Brent – I’m very sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Janet Dodson says
Brent thinking of you at this time and hope you know how many of us are holding on to you through our many thoughts and prayers.
Penny James says
Brent – I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat McTee says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bill Cushing says
Zack
Just got the news and my heart goes out to you. I am so sorry to hear of this and God be with you and Kyle in this most trying time.
Billie Jo Hamilton says
Brent, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. It is clear you have many friends who can give you strength during this time. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Rhonda Scott says
Brent, I was sorry to hear of Susan’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Kyle. May the Lord give you comfort now and in the days ahead.
Heidi Cunningham says
Brent,
I’m so sorry to hear this news. Know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
julie esau says
Brent and family – our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. julie & felix
Sue Hollingsworth says
Susan was a unique person. A smile comes quickly when I think of her. I pray God will bring you comfort, strength and healing.
Peg Mason says
Brent – I am so sorry to hear about Susan. May the God of all creation comfort you and your family during this very difficult time.
Hugs! – Peg
Quinten Pultz says
Brent and Family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Only you understand how you feel at this time. Just know that your friends and family are thinking you. Will contact you again soon, Brent.
Quinten Pultz
Susie Edwards says
Brent, My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayer. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May all your good memories of Susan bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Myra Pfannenstiel says
Brent,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you feel God’s loving arms around you during this time. Our hearts, prayers and love always.
Myra
Barb Edwards says
Brent, I just heard the sad news today. I am so sorry for your great loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Barb
Debi Waggoner says
Brent,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time now and in the months to come. May God bring you peace and comfort !!
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