James H. McLaughlin, of LaGrange, beloved husband of Mary, nee Bechtel; loving father of Paul (Courtney), Laura (Keith) Kleyweg and Sarah Jane (Thomas) Huml; proud grandfather of Elizabeth Ann Huml. Member of the American Chemical Society and Instruments, Systems & Automation Society (Fellow and Past President, NORIN Chapter). Retired after 40 years with UOP and currently a Consultant with DPS. Visitation 4 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Celebration of Life 4 p.m. Saturday at The First Congregational Church of LaGrange, 100 So. Sixth Avenue. Private interment Bronswood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 500 N. Dearborn, Suite 305, Chicago, IL 60610 appreciated. 708-352-6500 .
