Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1924
DIED
2020
FUNERAL HOME
LaVina Larson Obituary
LaVina "Lee" E. Larson(Nee: Kenyon)
September 30, 1924 – May 17, 2020
RACINE - LaVina "Lee" E. Larson, age 95, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 at St. Monica's Senior Living. She was born in Melrose, WI, September 30, 1924, daughter of the late Ernest and Madeline (Nee: Davenport) Kenyon.
On November 22, 1969 she was united in marriage to Harvey R. Larson who preceded her in death, August 21, 2012. She was a longtime member of Trinity United Methodist Church. LaVina enjoyed volunteering with Wheaton Franciscan for over fifty years in the gift shop, Harmony Club, Sienna Center, and at various hospice facilities. Above all, she was devoted to and cherished time spent with her family.
She will be dearly missed by her daughters, Carol (Phillip) Daceno of Racine, Karen (Peter) Luxem of San Diego, CA; her grandchildren, Wendy (Ron) Schulz, Joseph (Cindy) Luxem; her three great-grandchildren, Kelly, Natalie, and Jacob Luxem; brother, Richard (Jody) Kenyon of CO; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by her twin brother, Butch (Arlene) Kenyon.
Private services were held at North Pointe Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Don Francis. Entombment was held at Graceland Cemetery. Memorials to North Pointe Methodist Church or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have been suggested.
A special thank you to Katia and Stephanie and the entire staff at St. Monica's Senior Living for their loving and compassionate care.
MARESH-MEREDITH AND ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY
803 MAIN ST. RACINE, WI 53403
(262) 634-7888
Please send condolences to
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for LaVina Larson
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in LaVina Larson's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for LaVina Larson
How to support LaVina's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor LaVina Larson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
