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Kurt Larsen Obituary

Kurt passed away on October 14, 2016. He battled with courage and strength an illness too great for him to conquer. He is survived by his loving wife Sophak, his children Ryan and Erik, his mother Patricia and brother David. His father Gerald preceded him in death last year. He graduated with BS in Finance and an MA in TESOL from SIU, and also graduated Juris Doctor from John Marshal Law School. He taught English in Southeast Asia and devoted much time and effort on immigration law working with the Cambodian people in USA. He did volunteer work with Will for Heroes and PIO. Kurt taught and gave his children the same love for nature and music that carried him all through his life. A memorial Service will be held on Nov 12, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Christ Church of Oak Brook

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 23, 2016.

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David Larsen

October 27, 2016

Thank you all for the condolences and prayers. Kurt struggled mightily but could not win out against a subtle foe. Picture is holidays 2004. Rest in peace my brother, finally at home with
the Lord.

Tony Valente

October 25, 2016

To me, Kurt's obituary sums up his life very well. I'll remember him as the soft spoken, big hearted man he was. Rest well Kurt - we'll miss you. My condolences to Sophak and Patricia.

Denise Kouba

October 25, 2016

Sophak,
You are in my thoughts and prayers...so sorry to hear of Kurt's passing.

Doyle Devereux

October 24, 2016

I will miss you, Kurt. My prayers are with you, your wife and kids. My God bless you all in this time of need.

Daniel Nikolic

October 23, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Kurt was a great guy. Knew him for many years. I wish his wife and 2 kids all the best and I will keep them in my prayers

Brien Comerford

October 23, 2016

Kurt Larsen and his wonderful brother David have always been true blue friends of mine. Kurt was a very kind, compassionate and intelligent person. He was generous with a heart of gold. God bless him, his late father and his Mother and Brother. Very kind and nice people. I pray that Kurt is in the peaceful Kingdom of God where he belongs.

October 23, 2016

Very sorry to hear about Kurt's passing. We went through the night program together at John Marshall. My condolences and prayers to all, especially Sophak, Ryan, and Erik.

Guy Maras

Claude Walker

October 23, 2016

Our thoughts are with Sophak and Pat (a dear friend of my late mom Nancy Ferraro). Kurt had a good heart and love of life. So sad.

We shared his affection for Southeast Asia. When Ngoan and I went to Cambodia a few years ago, Kurt gave us names of friends to visit, including Chit in Sihanoukville. Kurt will be missed by people around the world.

Joe Kattany

October 23, 2016

My deepest sympathy to The Larsen family on
your great loss. Kurt will be missed by all that knew him. He battled his illness relentlessly. Unfortunately it was too strong for him.
He is at rest now and his suffering is over. May he rest in peace with God.

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