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Larry Ackley Obituary
Memorial services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with Edward Bard, chaplain-Hospice of North Iowa, officiating.
There will be a gathering of family and friends from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home.
Larry was born Oct. 6, 1960, in Osage, the son of Neil and Joan (Philipp) Ackley. Larry was united in marriage to Julie Heffron on July 6, 1990. He was employed with ACT in Northwood until he quit due to illness.
He loved spending time with his family and friends, reading, his Harley and tiger lilies. Larry will be remembered for his big grin and great sense of humor. He had a heart of gold.
Larry is survived by his wife, Julie Ackley of Osage; a son, Eric Young of Bonita, Calif., and his daughter Megan; a son, Andrew Young of Greeneville, Tenn.; a daughter, Savanna (Kevin) Lane of Mason City and their children Lorali and Collin; his mother, Joan Ackley of Nora Springs; his father, Neil (Connie) Ackley of Mason City; a brother, Mark (Nancy) Ackley of Charles City and their sons, Mark Jr. and Phillip; a sister, Kim (Tim) Hofler of Nora Springs and their children T.J. and Krysta; a brother, Steven (Jennifer) Ackley of Yerington, Nev., and their children Jordan, Jacob, Chubby and Taiwana; and many other relatives and friends.
Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 702 State St., Box 84, Osage, 641-732-3706.
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September 8, 2009
Julie.......... we are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark & Deana Chisholm
Doug Philipp
September 6, 2009
Dear All,
May your beautiful memories of Larry help to carry you through this time. Hold on to those memories, and savor them. They will become more precious as time passes. He is resting easy now.
I will not be able to be at the memorial service, but my thoughts will be with you all on Tuesday. Now Larry belongs to the ages.
All the best,
Doug
Cindy (Eichmeier) Ketchum
September 6, 2009
To The Family of Larry Lee Ackley,
I am at a loss for words...I don't know what to say in the most difficult time of your lives. Larry was a super kind & caring guy. He had a heart of gold, altho sometimes he didn't want people to know it...you gotta know he is in a much better place and no longer suffering. You will all be together again. Now is the time to remember all of the good times you all had together and keep Larry's memory alive and well in your heart.
God Bless you all.
(Jo Momma email me if you want to talk)
September 4, 2009
Julie and family, I am so very sorry to hear about Larry! And the reason I address you Julie, is because that is how I have known you two. Julie and Larry! Larry was quite too most people, at least that is what I saw, but he always talked to me. I can always remember his birthday. It was all together, me, leon and Larry. Not in that exact order, but you know what i mean Julie!! I worked many years when it was carroll-george, and I miss those days so very much! And do not forget about the power plant tacos!! I loved Larry and I love you Julie! I want you to contact me if you need ANYTHING!!! [email protected]. And Eric send his thoughts also.
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Gene and Paul Weitzel
September 4, 2009
Kim, Julie, and Family
We are thinking of you and Larry.
September 4, 2009
Kim, Julie, and family,
My deepest sympathy is with you guys.
Eunice Pangburn
Laurie Springer
September 4, 2009
Julie, Kim and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Was sorry to hear of Larrys death.Please know that I'm thinking of you guys.
Laurie
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