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1953
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2012
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STEPHEN LARSON Obituary
Stephen C. "Wally" Larson, 59, of DeKalb, Illinois, died Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, DeKalb.
Born September 22, 1953, in Britt, Iowa, the son of Wallace and Beverly (Potter) Larson, he married Opal A. Franklin on August 1, 2008, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Wally was employed by 3M as a supervisor, retiring after 31 years. He was a member of DeKalb Moose Club and the Moose Golf League, Sycamore Elks Club, and the Thursday Nite Golf League at River Heights. He is survived by his wife, Opal; his three children, Dylan, Nicklys and Anna Larson, all of DeKalb; three stepchildren, Marty Franklin of Wisconsin, and Shawn and Heather Franklin of DeKalb; his grandchildren, Delilah and Dayman, Nicole, Dylan and Liberty Franklin, and Zachary, Philip and Christopher Le Roy; his mother, Beverly Larson of Forest City, Iowa; and his sister, Barb (Mark) Wilson of Battlefield, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his father; and sister, Kay Hanson.
A Life Celebration will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 25, at DeKalb Moose Club, 1231 East Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. Cremation has taken place at Anderson Funeral Home Crematory, DeKalb.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Stephen C. "Wally" Larson Memorial Fund, sent in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115.
For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.
Memories and Condolences
for STEPHEN LARSON
Joyce Rusley Dammer
December 24, 2012
My deepest sympathies to Little Wally's family! I just found out the sad news when I received a Christmas card from our second grade teacher, Mrs. Calgaard. As a member of our Joice kindergarten class, I will never forget his laughter, kindness and friendship...a class act. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers!
Wendy Strand
December 4, 2012
Steven and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of "Wally". He will be greatly missed by all. He was a very close friend.He will always be in our hearts forever. Always had a smile on his face and could make us laugh. May the Lord be with you all.
Joice kids at 2011 class reunion, Wally is second from right
Ken Kittleson
December 3, 2012
Opal, I was a friend of Wally's since kindergarten in Joice, and always appreciated his laugh and sense of humor. He could never resist slipping into a Norwegian accent whenever he saw me, same as we used to do when we were kids. My condolences.
Gloria Kearney
December 1, 2012
To the entire family: I used to babysit the Larson kids when Wally & Bev went out for dinner. Wally was always the sweetest kid! Along with his sisters, of course! He was also a very good friend of my brother, Ken Kittleson. He will be missed. Bless you all.
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Linda Votaw
November 28, 2012
Dear Dylan,
Our family was so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Although I only spoke with him a few times when you and Sam were in school together, I remember sitting and laughing with your father at some high school event. Our sympathy to you and the entire Larson family.
Nancy Bakken Swenson
November 27, 2012
Opal& family,
So very sorry to hear about your loss, everyone's loss who knew him. I grew up in Joice with Wally. We connected again in Forest City when he married my friend Kris from Woden. A great father,husband & friend. I met you once Opal when you & Wally came home to FC. I knew he had found "Love again". His memories will always be with you to comfort you. God bless
Thank you, Dad...
Marty Ann Franklin
November 27, 2012
A. Friend ~
November 26, 2012
Miss Me But Let Me Go
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want to rites in a gloom-filled room
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little-but not too long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that we once shared
Miss me-but let me go
For this is a journey that we all must take
And each must go alone.
It's all part of the Master's plan
A step on the road to home
When you are lonely and sick of heart
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds
Miss me but let me go.
~ Anonymous ~
Tony Zwiener
November 26, 2012
Opal, I was sad to see Wally's passing. He was a great man and a friend. My condolences, to you and your family.
Ruth Barber (Skjeie)
November 26, 2012
So, sorry to here, Wally was such a great friend. Having known him over the years, I'm sure he'll be missed dearly, says his long-term friend from Forest City. My sympathy to his family.
Penny Austin
November 26, 2012
Wally will be deeply missed. He was a good man
Mark and Cheryl Scott
November 25, 2012
So deeply sorry to hear this news. Wally delighted everyone he knew with his laughter and humor. Our sincere sympathy to Opal and family. God Bless.
Jodi Harris
November 25, 2012
Shocked and saddened by this news. He always made someone smile. Bless you all at this sad time.
Eric Biletzky
November 25, 2012
Very sad to hear about Wally, he always brought laughter when we golfed together and was someone I always looked forward to playing with. Condolences to his family, he was a good man!
Pat (Morgan)Sickels
November 25, 2012
Opal and family-
My deepest sympathy. May you find comfort knowing that Wally is in the "Lord's Hands". Hope the days ahead are filled with your fond memories of him and know he is smiling down at all of you.
November 24, 2012
I was lucky to have the pleasure of playing golf with Wally for the past 10yrs. During thursday night league an Sat-Sunday mornings. My deepest sympathy to the Larson family. Sincerly Tony Florian
Pat and Carol Hertzner
November 23, 2012
On this Thanksgiving weekend, Pat and I have been fortunate and thankful that we got to know Wally some years ago. You will be missed. Loved your spirit and style, friend.
Kimberly Knowlton
November 23, 2012
I would like to offer my deepest & most sincere sympothy to all of Wally's family. He was a great person. You could be having a bad day and sit down next to Wally & his smile and laugh could cheer you up. Everytime I saw him he was always smiling and laughing. What a great person! You are all in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Wally!
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