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Dolores Larson Obituary
Born: December 19, 1937 in Oregon, IL
Died: March 5, 2025 in Rochelle, IL
Dolores M. Larson, 87, of Shabbona, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Manor Court of Rochelle. Dolores was born December 19, 1937, in Oregon, IL, the daughter of Ralph and Hazel (Wilde) Young.
She was raised in Oregon and went to Rockford Memorial Nursing School to become a registered nurse. Almost 4 decades of her nursing career was spent at the Shabbona Nursing Home. She met Army veteran, Les Larson, on a blind date. They were married on September 20, 1958, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Oregon, IL. Dolores had many interests but spending time with friends and family was most important to her. This included her Calvary Lutheran Church family where she was an active member.
Dolores is survived by her husband, Les; four children, Nancy (Denny) Johnson, Cass (Diane) Larson, Amy (Bob) Peel, and Ward (Rima) Larson; five grandchildren, Karlie (Brian) Willenbring, Keaton Johnson, Malia (Andy) Lanza, Seger (Samantha) Larson, and Benay (Dane Bell) Larson; seven great-grandchildren with another blessing on the way; sister, Karen (Gordon) Souden; brother, Richard (Nancy) Young; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Dolores is preceded in death by her parents.
The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Manor Court of Rochelle for the care given to Dolores.
Cremation care has been provided. Please join the family, wearing your favorite denim, to celebrate Dolores' life for a memorial service at 12 noon on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Lee with Pastor Jeff Johnson officiating. Visitation will be from 10 A.M. until the time of the service on Friday at the church. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery. Contributions in Dolores' name may be directed to Calvary Lutheran Church or Cure SMA (www.curesma.org) or your favorite charity. Please visit www.TormanFuneralHome.com to sign the online guest book.
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