Obituary: Sheladean L. “Cookie” McLaughlin (nee Palmer)

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Sheladean L. “Cookie” McLaughlin (nee Palmer)

Sheladean L. “Cookie” McLaughlin, age 76, of Matteson passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Olympia Fields Hospital in Olympia Fields. She was born on December 23, 1949, in Joliet to Sheldon and Lois (nee Greene) Palmer.

Shelley was raised in Elwood and graduated from Joliet East High School. She retired from Panduit in Lockport, where she worked as a machine operator. Shelley could often be found crafting or doing all types of DIY projects. She enjoyed thrifting, antiquing, garage sales, and going to different festivals. Once a month, Shelley, would attend bingo at the cancer treatment center in Olympia Fields with all of her friends she came to know. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandsons, which were her pride and joy.

Shelley is survived by her three loving children, Kristina (David) Paul, Anthony Brandolino, and Sheldon Brandolino; six adoring grandsons, Matthew Brandolino, Owen Horras, Jerick Woodall, Tristan Paul, Lucas Brandolino, and Dominic Brandolino; two siblings, and her long-time best friend, Judy Kolbaum.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Michael Palmer.

Visitation for Sheladean L. “Cookie” McLaughlin will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd. in Joliet, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Per her request, cremation rites will be accorded following services.

For information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit Shelley’s Memorial Tribute at fredcdames.com, where you may share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.

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