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Larry Voiles Obituary
Larry Eugene Voiles, 69, of Garden Prairie, IL passed away Friday, December 9, 2016, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. He was born January 29, 1947, in Belvidere, IL; the son of George and Carol (Yerk) Voiles. He graduated from Belvidere High School in 1965. Larry married the love of his life, Linda Kay Mauer June 17, 1978, in Le Mars, IA. He was a plant manager at Apache Products, a transportation manager for Cardinal Transportation, and was a co-owner of Bush Gardens in Belvidere. He was a family man. Nothing was more important to Larry than spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He also loved to coach baseball at BYB, and YMCA football and basketball. He enjoyed mowing and doing yardwork. Larry was also a die hard Chicago Cubs, Bears, Bulls, and Blackhawks fan. He is loved and will be missed greatly by his beloved wife of 38 years, Linda Voiles; children, Marty ( Nicole) Voiles, Julie (Kari) Swimelar, Matthew (Molly) Voiles, and Kim ( Russell) Clarke; grandchildren, Bryant, Brandt, and Natalie Voiles, Cameron and Caitlyn Swimelar, Amelia and Connor Voiles, and Aiden Clarke; brother, Bob (Tammy) Voiles; sister, Nancy Bell. He is preceded in death by his parents.
There will be a visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at the First Presbyterian Church, 221 North Main St., Belvidere, IL 61008. Visitation also from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at the church, with funeral service beginning at 10 a.m. Interment in Highland Garden of Memories in Belvidere, IL. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in the family's name. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.belviderefh.com
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December 13, 2016
Dear Linda & Family
So sorry to hear about Larry passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Doug and Cheryl Carlson
December 12, 2016
No words can express my sorrow for you and your family, but may God's presence bring you and your family peace. -Scott Heidemann
Paula Adair
December 12, 2016
Julie, our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Jay and Paula
BEV WOOD
December 12, 2016
SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY
Marguerite Hubbard
December 12, 2016
Linda,
Sincere sympathy! Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Marguerite Hubbard
Bill Combs
December 11, 2016
Time flies by, but there are those in life we never forget, no matter the distance of time and place. Larry is one of those who entered my heart while we were classmates at Caledonia elementary school, and then through my Freshman year at BHS. A good friend to me then, and from this wonderful tribute to his life, a good friend to many, as well as a good man. Anyone would be proud to have the blessings in life that Larry enjoyed, and he deserved them all. I will cherish many memories of him, and I thank him now for those he blessed me with.
Bill Combs
Sharon Keating Borop
December 11, 2016
My sympathy to Larry's family. Take comfort in knowing he was such a good man and so many cared for him. I graduated in the Belvidere class of 1965 with Larry.
Bea Anderson
December 11, 2016
Linda, I am so sorry about the sad news ! My prayers and thoughts are with all of you !
Kathy Mechler
December 11, 2016
Dear Bob and Family - Our hearts go out to you all during this time of sorrow. Knowing that Larry is no longer in pain is great, but not having him here is really hard. Keep your memories close till you meet again. Love, Jim, Kathy, & Daisy
Darlene Carlson
December 11, 2016
To larrys wife and family I am so very sorry for your loss
I hope you find comfort in knowing how many cared and thought so much of him. He is safe with our lord now.
Dar ( we were together in school class of 65)
Terry Tamanauskas
December 11, 2016
I was shocked and surprised by this news. My heart goes out to the family. I was one of his many players he coached in BYB pony league. I will miss his presence on my Facebook news feed. I was so glad to have the opportunity to have him as my coach and Facebook friend. RIP Larry!!!!
Becky Bottcher
December 11, 2016
Linda,
So sorry to hear about Larry. Thinking of you and your family at this time.
Sandra (Sandi) Wheeler(maiden name) Brenner, BHS CLASS OF 1965
December 11, 2016
My heartfelt sympathies to the entire Voiles family on your loss of your husband, father, and grandpa.
May you be comforted with beautiful memories of Larry.
Peace Be with You All
Al Bach
December 11, 2016
My prayers are with you this week.
God bless!
Sally & Nick Lauer
December 11, 2016
Be comforted that he knew how much his family loved him because you all showed him so often. We're confident that the best of the Larry Voile traits and good advice will by passed on to all of those grandchildren during their many different stages of life.
David Englund
December 11, 2016
My condolences to all of Larry's family.
Sandy McElroy
December 11, 2016
Julie your in my thoughts and prayers.
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