Decatur, Illinois
DECATUR - Darrell L. Larson, 75, of Decatur passed away at 8:57 a.m. Monday (Dec. 26, 2005) in McKinley Court. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday (Dec. 28, 2005) in North Fork Cemetery with visitation 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday (Dec. 27, 2005) at Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be directed to Donor's Choice. Messages of condolence to the family may be directed via e-mail at www.dawson-wikoff.com. Mr. Larson was born July 8, 1930 in Decatur, IL the son of Russell B. & Luella E. Reinholt Larson. He retired in 1987 from A.E. Staley after 38½ years of service. He loved gardening and rode in horse shows and rodeos. He married Mary Lou Pope on May 13, 1951. Surviving is his wife of Decatur; sons: Gary L. (Connie) Larson of Decatur, Mike L. (Lisa) Larson of O'Fallon, MO, Alan Y. (Debbie) Larson of North Port, FL and Russell D. (Kathy) Larson of Freeport, FL; daughter: Cheryl L. (Tim) Shuppara of Decatur; grandchildren: Chad, Jodi, Amy, Michael, Lance, Luke, Lianna, Darrell and Sara; great grandchildren: Bo, Bianca, Ty, Debbie, Dylan and Noah. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Donnie and Dale Larson. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/LegacyHome.asp
Read MoreMary Lou, Luan emailed to tell me of the death of Darrell. I am sorry; and please know that I'm thinking of you during this transitional period in your life. I know that with the support of your family and friends you will be fine.
Joy (Montgomery) Cross
January 02, 2006 | Gulf Shores, AL
To the Larson Family,
We extend our sympathy to all of you during this difficult time. We have great memories of all those cross country and track meets with our families there to support us.
Sincerely,
Rick & Kari Livesey
December 31, 2005 | Kankakee, IL
Marylou&family you have my deepest&heartfelt sympathy on the loss of Darrell,We had some good times togeter i'll miss him. dan spicer
dan spicer
December 31, 2005 | Decatur, IL
We are very sorry for your loss. What a legacy of children and grandchildren...
Frank & Heather Williams
December 29, 2005 | St. Charles, MO
Gary and Connie,
Sorry to hear of your lose. You are in our thoughts and prayers.May you and your family be comforted by the ultimate comfortor, our Lord Jesus Christ.
In His Love,
Frances
Frances Basil
December 28, 2005 | Decatur, IL
MaryLou.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
God Bless you all,
Karen, and Donna (smith)
pensacola, Fla
karen huckaby
December 28, 2005 | Pensacola, FL
Gary - Praying for God's strength, encouragement, and peace to be with you during these difficult days.
Dr. Scott Parks
December 28, 2005 | Decatur, IL
My sympathy to all of you . Better people I do not know.
Kenny Thompson
December 27, 2005 | Decatur
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
BRUCE HAMMERSCHMIDT
December 27, 2005 | MONTICELLO, IL
