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Larry Litchford Obituary
Larry Litchford, 76, of Michigan City passed away on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at his home in Michigan City with his loving family by his side.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Mark Reshan officiating. Entombment will take place after services in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Viewing will be held on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Root Funeral Home and on Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Church.
Larry was born June 11, 1949, in Union City, Tennessee, to the late J.T. and Mary Nancy (Gills) Litchford.
On March 26, 1988, in Michigan City he married Judith "Judy" (Schwartz) Litchford, who is surviving in Michigan City.
Also surviving are four children, Carrie (Steve) Dudek, Lori Litchford, Christopher (Melissa) Oberg and Andrew (Tami) Oberg; four grandchildren, Emma Dudek, Harper Dudek, Jackson Oberg and Nora Oberg; one great-grandchild, Rylie Joe Black; two sisters, Dianne (Larry) Powell and Sandra (Dan) Hitz; special nephew, Larry (Genny) Powell; loving furbaby, Mallie; and many loving extended family and friends.
He is preceded in death by one son, Larry Joe Litchford.
Larry was a retired Michigan City Police detective who loved serving his community and keeping it safe. After retirement he spent many years working for St. Anthony/Franciscan Hospital in security.
Larry was a faithful member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Michigan City. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army who saw combat in Viet Nam and earned the rank of sergeant. He was a member of F.O.P. Lodge and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. His greatest joy though was spending time with his family, traveling and meeting his friends for coffee and breakfast. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Memorials may be made to Meals of Wheels and the American Cancer Society.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Larry Litchford
Mary zahrndt
November 12, 2025
Larry was a wonderful man . Loved his Family and always did right .
Robert Helms and Laura O´Hara
November 9, 2025
Condolences to the family and friends of Larry Litchford. He was a true cancer warrior and a great family man. Truly enjoyed getting to know you during our extended family OBX family vacation.
Lori Litchford
November 8, 2025
For my dad:
I love you more than you ever knew. I have many fond memories that I will carry with me always. You were the greatest example of strength and courage I had ever seen and I always strived to be like you. I am so proud of everything you accomplished in life and the example that you set for everyone. Thank you for everything that you have done for me. I will miss you forever. My love goes with you always.
Cindy Russell
November 7, 2025
Wanda Everly
November 7, 2025
My deepest condolences. Larry was not only a friend, but also a coworker along with his wife Judy we work together for years and he will be greatly missed. He always had something comforting to say. Thank you for your military service and your service to our community and to our Hospital community always been a protector a job well done rest in peace, my dear friend, Larry.
Marge Gloy
November 6, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Marge Skwiat Gloy
November 6, 2025
What a wonderful neighbor Larry was..I seen him using a small battery operated saw one day,and I questioned it, it would be great for that small bush I want down, he said borrow it, I did and told my daughter what a great find that was. He always said I have a hard time keeping my yard up with yours, well I think it was the other way. And we solved the world problems talking in the street. Will miss my dear neighbor, may he Rest In Peace..
Gene Simmons
November 6, 2025
Larry Litchford was a friend and a great detective and most of all, a great person. Thank you for your service Larry, God Speed.
Susan (Crama) Waltz-Bunce
November 5, 2025
Dear Family of Larry, I will always remember the fun times we had in High School, and when Larry got on the MCPD, it was great to reconnect, because that that time I was married to Ken Waltz who was also on the MCPD and worked with Ken as his partner at times. Spent fun times together. He will be missed but never forgotten. A really good guy!!! Blessings and Prayers to his wife Judy and family and especially Lori.
Donnie
November 5, 2025
I just happened to pick up my phone and saw where my friend Larry has passed away. My deepest condolences go out to him and Judy and the rest of his family. He was a great person whose gonna be missed..
Anita Salat
November 4, 2025
Sandy, I'm very saddened to hear about the loss of your brother. Sending hugs. God be with all your family. Love you friend and sister in the Lord.
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