Sharon Sue McLauighlin

Sharon Sue McLaughlin, 69, of Zurich, passed away on February 15, 2025, at HaysMed in Hays.

She was born on July 13, 1955, to Delwin and Velma (Meitler) Mendenhall at Plainville Rural Hospital in Plainville. She married Rick McLaughlin on October 21, 1978, at the United Methodist Church in Plainville.

Sharon grew up in Zurich and graduated from Palco High School in 1973. She dedicated 26 years of her life as a bookkeeper at Mr. K's and spent another 14 years as a secretary at World Pest Control.

Sharon is survived by her husband, Rick of Zurich; sons, Chad (Aimee) McLaughlin of Zurich and J.T. (June) McLaughlin of Abilene; sister, Jeanie (Mark) Cameron of Abilene; brothers, Randy (Sonja) Mendenhall of Liberal, Rocky (Deb) Mendenhall of Salina, Rick (Rita) Mendenhall of Garden City, and Reggie (Cheryl) Mendenhall of Pratt; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Delwin and Velma, and granddaughter, Tesla.

A Celebration of Life service was held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., at the First Christian Church in Plainville. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Zurich Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Rooks County Health Center and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, Kansas 67663.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease. com