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Leo Larkin Obituary

GARDEN PLAIN-Larkin, Leo C. 85, retired K G & E employee passed away on Sunday, Oct. 22 , 2017 at Main Street Villa in Cheney, Ks. Rosary will be on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. with the Funeral Mass on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. both at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Garden Plain, Ks. Leo was born March 24, 1932 in Wichita, Ks., to Leo J. and Elizabeth (Dunegan) Larkin. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. On April 14, 1956 he married Patricia Youngers in Kingman, Ks. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife of 56 years Patricia. He is survived by his children, Linda (Mark) Graf of Cheney, Leo A. (Darla) Larkin of Garden Plain, Melissa (Stephen) Ternes of Wichita, and Jim (Cherie) Larkin of Garden Plain. 17 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren. A special thaks to the staff of Main Street Villa for taking wonderful care of dad these past years. Memorial Fund to St .Anthony Catholic Church. Wulf-Ast Mortuary, Garden Plain, Ks.

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Oct. 24, 2017.

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Margie Cartwright

October 30, 2017

Dear Larkin Family,

You are in my prayers as you mourn your dear dad. I always enjoyed visiting with him. May God rest his soul and comfort yours.

Laura Griffith

October 24, 2017

I worked with Leo at KG&E and he was so always nice. My prayers for your family.

Harry Simpson

October 24, 2017

Fair winds and following seas sailor.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

Mark and Joan Pauly

October 24, 2017

Our deepest sympathies to you and all of your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mark and Joan Pauly and Family

John & Elaine Horacek

October 24, 2017

Thoughts and prayers to all the Larkins at this sad time. We are deeply sorry for your loss.

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