Rosemary R. McLaughlin

Rosemary R. McLaughlin (nee McGann) died January 4, 2018, in Novi MI at age 94. Born in Detroit MI, July 22, 1923, the third daughter of Francis T. McGann and Florence (Steinmetz) McGann , Rosemary was a graduate of Girls Catholic Central High School and Marygrove College. Professionally she was known as Rosemary McGann and began her career in radio with WJBK before moving to WJR where she served as music librarian for more than twenty years. One of her responsibilities was reviewing the new records that established and aspiring artists brought to WJR for air time play. In that capacity she met many of the stars of that era with some becoming good friends. At that time WJR Radio had an in-studio orchestra led by Jimmy Clark. Every day at noon WJR featured the hour long “Bud Guest Show” with live music, guest interviews and general conversation. Rosemary was a vocalist on that show for more than two decades. She was a member of Christ Child Society and also active in musical productions throughout metro Detroit, including performing with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Rosemary married Charles (Chuck) McLaughlin in 1967 and lovingly accepted his three children, Kevin, Lynn and Susan McLaughlin. She and Chuck raised the children in Bloomfield Hills and when Chuck retired he and Rosemary moved to Pebble Beach, CA where they enjoyed retirement together until his death in 2000 Rosemary was also predeceased by her parents, Francis and Florence , two sisters, Helen C. McGann and Florence Mohrhoff and son Kevin. She is survived by daughters Lynn Nikolenko and Susan E. Vierra and daughter-in-law Judi L. McLaughlin, brothers Francis T. McGann Jr. (the late Margaret “Dolly”) and Thomas F. McGann (Lynn), six grandchildren (Charles, Max, Andrew, Kelly, Lauren and Michael), and numerous nieces and nephews. A family memorial Mass will be held Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Church of the Holy Family, 24505 Meadowbrook Road, near Ten Mile Road, Nov MI, with visitation beginning at 10:30 a.m. followed by Mass at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Rosemary’s name to Fox Run Resident Care Fund, 41200 Fox Run Road, Novi, MI 48377.

Rosemary R. McLaughlin

July 22, 1923 - January 4, 2018