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Larry Corso Obituary

MULKEYTOWN -- Larry Corso, 54, died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, in St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, in Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. Burial will be in Harrison Cemetery in Buck-ner. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Larry was born Nov. 12, 1956, in Herrin to Albert and Ann (Aeillo) Corso.

He graduated from Christopher High School.

Larry worked at Franklin-Williamson County Workshop for 15 years.

Survivors include brothers, Robert and Janice Corso of Mulkeytown, Joe Corso of Dallas and Albert Corso of Mount Vernon; and nieces and nephews, Lisa Reeves, Tammy Rowland, Angela Corso, Jennifer Corso, Tony Corso, Julie Corso, Carrie Corso, Michael Corso and Braley Corso.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

For more information, visit www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Southern Illinoisan from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2011.

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Thomas Passarelli

January 12, 2011

Larry will be missed. He always made you feel welcome at his house. I know he is in a good place now.

Jim Bush

January 4, 2011

Cousins,
During this season of peace we pray that you find comfort knowing Jesus has prepared an exceptional room in the Father’s house for Larry.
Jim Bush & Family

MaryLou Bush

January 4, 2011

Larry is one of God’s remarkable gifts for all of us to share.
With all my Love,
Aunt MaryLou

Ronald Hampton

January 4, 2011

Albert,
I was so very saddened to hear of Larry's passing. My prayers are with you.

Gene Utlaut

January 3, 2011

Larry, was my buddy he rode my SCT bus to the workshop for a long time.I would like to send my condolences to the family.

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