Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday in Zion United Methodist Church, Mendota with Rev. Hogun Kim officiating. Burial will be in Troy Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until time of services on Monday in the church. The Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota is handling the arrangements.

Evelyn was born August 31, 1924 in Troy Grove to John and Mae (Brandner) Wallace. She married Lauren "Bud" McLaughlin on November 22, 1944 on his parent's farm in Mendota. They celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary last November.

Evelyn worked for Dr. Cox in LaSalle and at Conkey's in Mendota for several years. She was a homemaker who devoted her time to taking care of her children. She was a member of Prudentia Chapter #341 of the Eastern Star, the Troy Grove Presbyterian Church and later Zion United Methodist Church. She volunteered at Pads Homeless Shelter in LaSalle. For many years her and her husband enjoyed square dancing, snowmobiling and going to Michigan on vacation. She was in a bowling league for a number of years. She was an awesome baker and made the best meringue pies and homemade baked beans.

Evelyn is survived by her loving husband, Lauren "Bud" McLaughlin of Troy Grove; three sons, Kenneth (Pat ) McLaughlin of Mendota, Keith (Penny) McLaughlin of LaSalle and Kevin McLaughlin of Troy Grove; one daughter, Karen (Mark) Galloway of Sugar Grove; 9 grandchildren; Diane Harrison, Matt (Jill) McLaughlin, Kenny, Ryan, Tara and Erin McLaughlin, Michelle (Matt) Dilday,  Lauren Galloway and Taylor (Cory) Myers; 15 great grandchildren and two on the way; one sister, Dorothy Wallace and sister-in-laws, Ruth Stevenson and Mildred Morel.

She was preceded by one sister, Margaret, an infant daughter, Kathy and her granddaughter Marisa McLaughlin.

Evelyn was a loving, caring, thoughtful wife, Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma and friend to many. We will always carry her memory in our hearts. Heaven gained a beautiful angel.

Memorials may be directed to Zion United Methodist Church.