Diane Harriet Larson passed away and entered eternal life Thursday, January 26, 2017.
Born April 7, 1950 in Morris, Diane was a daughter of Harvey B. and Deloris (Hauge) Larson of Newark.
Diane attended Lisbon Grade School and Newark High School. She graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in Education. She also obtained her Master of Arts Degree in Education from Illinois State University.
She retired from Plainfield High School where she devoted her entire career teaching Home Economics and Driver's Education.
Diane was a member of Helmar Lutheran Church, Newark where she was an active and sang with the church choir.
Diane enjoyed music her whole life and was an accomplished organist. As a young teen she competed at the State Fair. She also enjoyed playing her saxophone through her school years. Another amazing talent was her skill in sewing, creating detailed outfits, creating church banners, and expertly altering clothes for many relatives and friends. In addition, Diane shared her special cake baking/decorating techniques to celebrate many special events.
In her spare time and in retirement years, Diane devoted herself to family and friends, being the go-to person that would always say yes when called upon. She will be missed by many.
Survived and forever cherished by her mother, Deloris Larson of Morris; brother, Doug (Debbie) Larson of Shorewood; sister, Sharon McKanna of Morris; nephew, Jon McKanna; nieces, Kristen (Dennis) Mueller and Kelly Larson. She was a very proud great aunt to Nolan, Hayden and Addison Mueller. Also leaving behind many close relatives and friends who were a large part of her life.
Visitation will be Sunday, January 29, 2017 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Helmar Lutheran Church, 11935 Lisbon Rd., Newark, Il. Funeral services in her honor will be held on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Helmar Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at West Lisbon Cemetery.
Preferred memorials may be made to Helmar Lutheran Church Mission Fund, Helmar Music Department or .
Fruland Funeral Home, 121 W. Jefferson St., in Morris is in charge of arrangements. For more information, call the funeral home at 815-942-0700 or sign the private online guestbook at www.frulandfuneralhome.com.
Published in The Herald-News on Jan. 29, 2017
Born April 7, 1950 in Morris, Diane was a daughter of Harvey B. and Deloris (Hauge) Larson of Newark.
Diane attended Lisbon Grade School and Newark High School. She graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in Education. She also obtained her Master of Arts Degree in Education from Illinois State University.
She retired from Plainfield High School where she devoted her entire career teaching Home Economics and Driver's Education.
Diane was a member of Helmar Lutheran Church, Newark where she was an active and sang with the church choir.
Diane enjoyed music her whole life and was an accomplished organist. As a young teen she competed at the State Fair. She also enjoyed playing her saxophone through her school years. Another amazing talent was her skill in sewing, creating detailed outfits, creating church banners, and expertly altering clothes for many relatives and friends. In addition, Diane shared her special cake baking/decorating techniques to celebrate many special events.
In her spare time and in retirement years, Diane devoted herself to family and friends, being the go-to person that would always say yes when called upon. She will be missed by many.
Survived and forever cherished by her mother, Deloris Larson of Morris; brother, Doug (Debbie) Larson of Shorewood; sister, Sharon McKanna of Morris; nephew, Jon McKanna; nieces, Kristen (Dennis) Mueller and Kelly Larson. She was a very proud great aunt to Nolan, Hayden and Addison Mueller. Also leaving behind many close relatives and friends who were a large part of her life.
Visitation will be Sunday, January 29, 2017 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Helmar Lutheran Church, 11935 Lisbon Rd., Newark, Il. Funeral services in her honor will be held on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Helmar Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at West Lisbon Cemetery.
Preferred memorials may be made to Helmar Lutheran Church Mission Fund, Helmar Music Department or .
Fruland Funeral Home, 121 W. Jefferson St., in Morris is in charge of arrangements. For more information, call the funeral home at 815-942-0700 or sign the private online guestbook at www.frulandfuneralhome.com.
Published in The Herald-News on Jan. 29, 2017
Diane Harriet Larson passed away and entered eternal life Thursday, January 26, 2017.
Born April 7, 1950 in Morris, Diane was a daughter of Harvey B. and Deloris (Hauge) Larson of Newark.
Diane attended Lisbon Grade School and Newark High School. She graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in Education. She also obtained her Master of Arts Degree in Education from Illinois State University.
She retired from Plainfield High School where she devoted her entire career teaching Home Economics and Driver's Education.
Diane was a member of Helmar Lutheran Church, Newark where she was an active and sang with the church choir.
Diane enjoyed music her whole life and was an accomplished organist. As a young teen she competed at the State Fair. She also enjoyed playing her saxophone through her school years. Another amazing talent was her skill in sewing, creating detailed outfits, creating church banners, and expertly altering clothes for many relatives and friends. In addition, Diane shared her special cake baking/decorating techniques to celebrate many special events.
In her spare time and in retirement years, Diane devoted herself to family and friends, being the go-to person that would always say yes when called upon. She will be missed by many.
Survived and forever cherished by her mother, Deloris Larson of Morris; brother, Doug (Debbie) Larson of Shorewood; sister, Sharon McKanna of Morris; nephew, Jon McKanna; nieces, Kristen (Dennis) Mueller and Kelly Larson. She was a very proud great aunt to Nolan, Hayden and Addison Mueller. Also leaving behind many close relatives and friends who were a large part of her life.
Visitation will be Sunday, January 29, 2017 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Helmar Lutheran Church, 11935 Lisbon Rd., Newark, Il. Funeral services in her honor will be held on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Helmar Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at West Lisbon Cemetery.
Preferred memorials may be made to Helmar Lutheran Church Mission Fund, Helmar Music Department or .
Fruland Funeral Home, 121 W. Jefferson St., in Morris is in charge of arrangements. For more information, call the funeral home at 815-942-0700 or sign the private online guestbook at www.frulandfuneralhome.com.
Published in The Herald-News on Jan. 29, 2017
Born April 7, 1950 in Morris, Diane was a daughter of Harvey B. and Deloris (Hauge) Larson of Newark.
Diane attended Lisbon Grade School and Newark High School. She graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in Education. She also obtained her Master of Arts Degree in Education from Illinois State University.
She retired from Plainfield High School where she devoted her entire career teaching Home Economics and Driver's Education.
Diane was a member of Helmar Lutheran Church, Newark where she was an active and sang with the church choir.
Diane enjoyed music her whole life and was an accomplished organist. As a young teen she competed at the State Fair. She also enjoyed playing her saxophone through her school years. Another amazing talent was her skill in sewing, creating detailed outfits, creating church banners, and expertly altering clothes for many relatives and friends. In addition, Diane shared her special cake baking/decorating techniques to celebrate many special events.
In her spare time and in retirement years, Diane devoted herself to family and friends, being the go-to person that would always say yes when called upon. She will be missed by many.
Survived and forever cherished by her mother, Deloris Larson of Morris; brother, Doug (Debbie) Larson of Shorewood; sister, Sharon McKanna of Morris; nephew, Jon McKanna; nieces, Kristen (Dennis) Mueller and Kelly Larson. She was a very proud great aunt to Nolan, Hayden and Addison Mueller. Also leaving behind many close relatives and friends who were a large part of her life.
Visitation will be Sunday, January 29, 2017 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Helmar Lutheran Church, 11935 Lisbon Rd., Newark, Il. Funeral services in her honor will be held on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Helmar Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at West Lisbon Cemetery.
Preferred memorials may be made to Helmar Lutheran Church Mission Fund, Helmar Music Department or .
Fruland Funeral Home, 121 W. Jefferson St., in Morris is in charge of arrangements. For more information, call the funeral home at 815-942-0700 or sign the private online guestbook at www.frulandfuneralhome.com.
Published in The Herald-News on Jan. 29, 2017
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