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Larry ZICK Obituary
Larry Lanning Zick
RIVERTON - Larry Lanning Zick, 75, of Riverton, IL, formerly of Georgetown passed away at 9:55 a.m. Sunday, June 10, 2012 at St. Johns Hospice in Springfield, IL. He was born on September 5, 1936 in Cayuga, IN the son of George G. and Pauline Lydia (Pearson) Zick. He married Shirley Ann (Devore) Zick on October 17, 1952. She preceded in death on Sept. 15, 1996. He later married Donna Pittman on January 29, 2002. She survives of Riverton.
Other survivors include his children, Stanton (Rosie) Zick of Bethalto, IL, Stacie (Darrell) Yates of Bethalto, IL, Stephanie Teets of Alton, IL, and Stephen (Lisa ) Zick of Edwardsville, IL; one sister, Barbara (Chuck) Reffett of Georgetown, IL; one brother, Gene (Linda) Zick of Greenville, IL; eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren; three step-children, John (Mindy) Thomas of Winchester, IL, Jason Pittman of Winchester, IL, and Jeannette Pittman of Riverton, IL; two step-grandchildren of Winchester.
Larry worked for S. M. Wilson Construction Company for 25 years. He then worked for New Frontier Construction Company for 15 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Jesus took Larry by the hand and led him up to his family and friends.
Private family services will be held. He will be laid to rest in Forest Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Johns Memorial Hospice in Springfield. Sunset's Houghton-Leasure Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Dave & Jo Ellen Billbe
June 16, 2012
To all the Zick Family,
Larry will, without a doubt, be missed by all who knew him. He was such a good, generous man. Working for him and his family was a pleasure that I'll never forget. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all in the coming days and weeks.
Susan (Knoche) Missler
June 14, 2012
So sorry to hear of Larry's passing. I remember visiting his home when I was younger near a River and His wife Shirley was such a sweetheart. I saw The Black Stallion movie on an Old Disc player before VHS came out. I'll never forget it and I'll never forget the Zicks.
June 13, 2012
Donna anybody whom was ever around you 2 knew how well and I mean very well that you took care of larry ,when Shirley died I really worried about Larry a lot I felt like it was my worry to know he was ok and some how you came along and started to take care of him like he was one of your babies in the day care and you did indeed a beauiful because Larry was very picky about every thing and you did it , Donna don't think for one minute that you didn't do good because you did.you even cut all his food up before you gave it to him,That's the way Shirley would have wanted it God be with you Donna Cook
Harold & Linda Davis
June 13, 2012
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
June 12, 2012
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Steve Shaughnessy
June 12, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ann Lascody
June 12, 2012
Stan and Family. I was sad to read about Larry's death. Sorry for your loss. God Bless.
Paul & Kristin Berry
June 12, 2012
Larry was such a wonderful, wonderful man! Over the past eight years he (as well as Donna) became a part of our family. We will truly miss Uncle B!! We have such great memories of Larry and he will never be forgotten!
Donna, please let us know if you need anything during this difficult time. We all love you and Larry very much.
June 12, 2012
To the Zick Family I am so sorry that Larry is gone Larry and Shirley And Donna along with the kids was great people to be around for so many years they were always good to Fred and I, this family is a hard working family and they got it from their dad and mom no doubt, my thoughts are with you's and if you need any thing let me know. Fred and Donna Cook
Thomas Hewitt
June 12, 2012
So sorry to hear of larry passing.Worked with larry at springfield convention center .Was a great boss.Our thoughts and Prayers go out to you and all your family at this time.
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