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APRIL C. BERG, MICHAEL THOMAS EXCHANGE VOWS Mr. and Mrs. John Berg, R.R. 2, Pecatonica, announce the marriage of their daughter, April Camilla, to Michael Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Layton Larson, Old River Rd. The ceremony took place in Belvidere. Attendants were the bridegroom's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Emerson. April is employed by a local dentist and Mike" is an employee of Piggly-Wiggly Midwest, Inc. --Rockford Morning Star, 05-01-1959 SCHOOL BOARDS ARE SELECTED BY WINNEBAGO COUNTY
VOTERS
Lathan Park Winer
Layton Larson defeated two other candidates Saturday to win election
to the Latham Park School Board, succeeding Mrs. Audra Welden. He polled
52 votes to 35 for Mary Powers and 24 John Bartow
--Rockford Morning Star
04-12-1964
THEY'RE CITY SLICKERS REALLY Seven children of Mr. and Mrs.
Layton Larson, Old River Road, could put on a summertime fair of their own
But the seven would rather enter the Winnebago County 4-H Fair, where they
have established what amounts to a Larson monopoly of the awards. This
year, for example, they entered 28 exhibits--and came away with 28
ribbons, most of them blue. Last year the clan had another mark (23 for
23). This remarkable average is even more remarkable because the Larson
are really not farmers at all. Mr. Larson is a salesman, not a farmer, and
the children have only to acres on which to raise their calves, grow their
crops and flowers, and do everything else that active 4-H’ers do. The
seven members of the Larson family who corner the market on awards each
year at the annual 4-H shindig are Judy, 18; Cindy, 17; Wendell, 16;
Randall, 14; Clare, 13; Carol, 11 and Laona, 10. Judy, Cindy and Wendell
have been active in the Lathan Lancers 4-H Club for four years Randall and
Clare have been club members for three years, and Carol or two; this is
Laona’s first year as a 4-H girl. The Larson were represented in almost
every category at this year’s fair. They entered a calf in the livestock
competition, and placed a number of chickens in poultry divisions. There
were also Larson exhibits in photography (Carol and Laona), knitting and
indoor gardening (Judy), and flowers and horsemanship (Cindy). Candles
made by Larson boys stood alongside floral arrangements arranged by Larson
girls in the show’s handicraft tent. With only two acres to work with,
things can get a little crowded, Mrs. Larson noted. “With al seven going
at once, it can get pretty hectic around here at times,” the proud mother
said.
Mr. and Mrs. Layton Larson, Old River Road, haven seven children, farmers all, who won 28 ribbons in as many exhibits in Winnebago County 4-H Fair. Though Dad is a salesman and the children have only two acres to develop their prize winners, most of their ribbons are blue. Five members of the family are, from left, Wendell, 15, Cindy, 17, Clare, 13, Carol, 11, and Randy, 14 (Register-Republic staff photo) --Rockford Register-Republic, 08-13-1965 TWO INJURED IN WHITMAN RAMP CRASH Two teenagers were injured late Tuesday night when their car was struck headon by another auto on the Whitman Street ramp to 6th Street. Treated in Rockford Memorial Hospital were Judith Larson, 17, and Wendell Larson, 15, both of 1186 Old River Road. Their car, driven by Miss Larson, collided with an auto driven by Maynard D. Myers, 30, of Peru, Ind. Myers was charged by police with driving the wrong way on a one-way street. --Rockford Morning Star, 03-18-1965
9-Inch Snow Buries City; Schools
Close Only minor traffic accidents were
reported here during and after the storm, with officials crediting the
snow with slowing down traffic so much the crash toll was significantly
reduced. --Rockford Register-Republic, 01-13-1966 Girl’s Death Accidental
Winnebago County Coroner’s Jury ruled Wednesday night hat Gail Larson, 7, 7110 N. Main Road, came to her death by accidental cause on March 15. The girl was killed instantly when she was struck by a car driven by Judith A. Moore, Winnebago. She was chasing a ball into the road when she was hit. Deputy Coroner Ralph S. Combs presided over the inquest. Members of the jury were Douglas Adams, foreman, John English, Leo Heim, Hilmer Johnson, Charles Hare and Ernest Bacilek --Rockford Morning Star, 03-28-1968 BUCK DEER KILLED BY CAR NEAR BOYLAN For the first time in the memory of veteran police officers,
a deer was struck by a car in the city of Rockford Thursday night. The
young buck deer bounded onto N. Main Street in the 4900 block, just north
of Boylan High School, and into the path of a car driven by Clare E.
Larson, 16, 1186 Old River Road. Larson said he had no time to swerve out
of the way and his car struck the deer, throwing it onto the right
shoulder of the road to its death. The youth said he was driving north at
about 50 miles an hour when the deer suddenly came across the road from
the west. Police Officer Harold Hall investigated the accident and called
state conservation officer Merton Matteson to dispose of the body of the
deer. --Rockford Morning Star, 05-10-1968 CRASH VICTIM POOR Wendell K. Larson, 19, 1186 Old River Road, remained in poor condition today at Rockford Memorial Hospital with head, leg and chest injuries suffered in a traffic crash Saturday. A passenger in the other car involved in the collision, Michael Neal, 23, 2604 Haverford Lane, was listed in good condition today at the hospital. A second passenger in the car, Barney Leu, 826 Royal Ave., and the driver, James D. Goodman, 19, 593 Donna Drive, have been released from Rockford hospitals. Police said Larson's car apparently ran a red light at the intersection of N. Main and Riverside Boulevard. --Rockford Register-Republic, 06-23-1969
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Obituaries
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Larson, Layton A.--Services for Layton A. Larson, 68, RR 6, Old River Road Court, who died Sunday night in SwedishAmerican Hospital after a sudden illness, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Redeemer Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Owen Center Cemetery. He was a salesman for the Foley's Bakery. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor; six sons, Michael M. Thomas, Kansas City, Mo.; Lorin Larson, Madison, Wis.; Wendell and Larry Larson, both of Rockford; Clare Larson, Durand; and Randell Larson, Grissom AFB, Ind.; 10 daughters, Ramona Emerson, Sarasota, Fla.; LuEllen Bateman, O'Fallon; Layene Heck, Judith Seeberg, Cynthia Richardson, Carol Chastain, Laona Schunk and Lorraine Sternadel, all of Rockford, and Lois Jung and Nona Berray, Both in Wisconsin; 30 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Marge Larson, Rockford Arrangements were by Fitzerald & Son Funeral Home, 39`0 N. Rockton Ave. --Rockford Register Star, 12-01-1981 Larson, Eleanor--Eleanor M. Larson, 75, of Rockford, died at 8 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 1991, in Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center following a brief illness. Born May 30, 1916, in Milwaukee, Wis, daughter of Walter and Ella Geske Bernhagen. Lived 38 years in Rockford, coming here from Racine, Wis. Married Layton A. Larson in West Allis, Wis., Oct. 27, 1944; he died Nov. 29, 1981. Survivors include seven daughters, Ramona (Otto) Emerson, Sarasota, Fla., Layene (John) Heck, Rockford, Judy (Brent) Walker, Belvidere, Cindy (Dave) Soter and Carol Chastain, all Rockford, Laona Larson, Paragould, Ark., and Lorraine (Jerry) Sternadel, Leaf River; five sons, Michael (Pat) Thomas, Kansas City, Mo., Lorin Larson, Madison, Wis., Randall (Karen) Larson, San Antonio, Texas, Clare (Wendy) Larson and Larry Larson, all Rockford; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one sister, Esther Borchert, Milwaukee. Also predeceased by one son, Wendell Larson, and one grandson, Keith Dobbs. --Rockford Register Star, Sept 7, 1991 Gail, Larson--Gail M. Larson, 7, 7110 N. Main Road, was dead on arrival at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 15, 1968, at Rockford Memorial Hospital after being struck by a car in front of her home. Born Oct. 30, 1960, in Rockford, daughter of Palmer and Margie Larson. Member of Faith Lutheran Church. Survivors include: her parents; three brothers, John Kenneth , and Carl; five sisters, Jean, Joan, Linda, Lana and Lori Sue; her maternal grandfather, Carl Larson, Wisconsin; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Larson, Wisconsin. --Rockford Morning Star, 03-17-1968 Larson, Margie--Margie C. Larson, 65, 7869 Old
River Road, died at 4:25 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1987, in a fire behind her
home. Born Sept. 19, 1922 in Ettrick, Wis., the daughter of Carl and
Antionette Larson. Lived in Rockford since 1953. Married Palmer Larson in
Wisconsin in 1952. Employed as a textile worker by Norton Safety Products
Co. for 11 years, retiring in June 1987. Member of Grace Lutheran Church.
Survivors include eight children, Mrs. Jimmy (Jean) Huffinger and Joan
Larson, both of Rockford, Mrs. Russ (Linda) Olson, Orland Fla., and Mrs.
Robert (Lana) Hoxie, and John, Kenneth, Carl and Lori Larson, all of
Rockford; four grandchildren; her sister-in-lay, Eleanor Larson, Rockford;
numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband, Palmer, on March,
20, 1976; by a daughter, Gail Larson, in 1968; and a brother, Layton
Larson.
--Rockford Register Star, 11-12-1987 Larson, Marilyn Margie--Infant Found Dead
in Crib; Rites Today--Marilyn Margie Larson, year-old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Layton Larson, R.R. 6, Old River rd., was found dead Wednesday
morning in her home. Death probably was caused by pneumonia and
suffocation. Coroner Collins Y. Sundberg said. An inquest may be held
later this week, Sundberg said. The child had been ill for several days
with a cold and probably developed pneumonia, according to the coroner.
The tot was put in her crib at 11:30 p.m,. Tuesday and was found dead,
face down in the crib, at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday. The child's mother was
scheduled to leave Beloit Municipal hospital Wednesday. Surviving, besides
the parents, are five sisters and four brothers and the child's
grandfather, Carl Larson, LaCrosse, Wis. Services will be held at 1 p.m.
today in the Rosman-Uehling-Kinzer chapel, Beloit, with the Rev. Frank
Berg officiating. Burial will be in Eastlawn cemetery,
Beloit.
--Rockford
Morning Star, 12-03-1953
Larson,
Palmer--Palmer K. Larson, 42, 711 N. Main Road, died at 5:12 a.m.
Saturday, March 20. 1976, in Rockford Memorial Hospital after a brief
illness. Born June 18, 1923, in Naples, Wis., son of Mr. and Mrs. John
(Otilda) Larson. Lived 25 years in Rockford, coming here from Wisconsin.
Married to the former Margie Larson in Wisconsin May 24, 1952. Employed as
a carpenter for different construction firms. Veteran of World War II
serving in the Navy in the European theater. Member of Faith Lutheran
Church, and of the Rockford Moose Lodge. Survivors include his widow,
Margie, three sons, John, Kenneth and Carl, all at home; five daughters,
Mrs. Jimmie (Jean) Hullinger, Rockford, Mrs. Mark (Joan) Tharp, Rockford,
Mrs. Michael (Linda) Shedly, Rockford, Lana and Lori Larson, both at home;
three grandchildren; and brother, Orvin, Eau Claire, Wis.; three sisters,
Mrs. Norman (Myrtle) Lima, Eau Claire., Mrs. Milton (Laura) Lee,
Sacramento, Calif., and Mrs. Dale (Josie) Pave, Mondovia, Wis. Another
daughter, Gail, died in 1968.
Services at 1 p.m. Tuesday in FITZGERALD & SON FUNERAL HOME, 391 N. Rockton Ave., with Rev. Lawrence C. Eckholm, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial in Owen Center Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday. --Rockford Register-Republic,
03-22-1976
Larson, Shane E.--Shane E. Larson, 3, Durand,
died at 4:45 p.m. Monday, Sept 15, 1980, in SwedishAmerican Hospital,
Rockford, after a sudden illness. Born Jan 6, 1977, in Monroe, Wis., son
of Clare and Nancy Cotey Larson. Lived his life in Durand. Survivors
include his parents, Clare and Nancy Larson, a half-sister, Trace Larson,
Rockford; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Cotey, Duran; paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Layton Larson, Rockford; maternal great
grandfather, Claude Irick, Wausau, Wis.; and maternal great-grandmother,
Mrs. E.A. Cotey, Rhindelander, Wis. Services at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept.
18, in MCCORKLE FUNERAL HOME, Durand, and 11 a.m. with the Rev, Al Neuman,
pastor, officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call 7 to
9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, where a Scripture service will be
read at 8 p.m. A memorial fund has been established.
--Rockford
Register Star, 09-17-1980
Larson,
Wendell K--Wendell K. Larson, 37, 521 Roland Ave., died at 10:28 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 13, 1987, in Saint Anthony Medical Center after a short
illness from natural causes. Born Nov. 15, 1949, in Racine, Wis., son of
Layton and Eleanor Burn Hagen Larson. Lived in Rockford since 1953, coming
from Racine. Married the former Susan Henry in Rockford, June 18, 1972.
Employed as artist/designer by Sjostrom Signs three years. Vietnam War
veteran. Member Redeemer Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife,
Susan; two sons, Adam and a Austin, at home; his mother, Mrs. Eleanor
Larson; five brothers, Lorin Larson, Madison, Wis., Clare and Larry
Larson, Rockford, Randy Larson, in Texas, and Michael Thomas, in Kansas;
seven sisters, Ramona Emerson, in Florida, Laona Shunk, in Arkansas, Judy
Walker, Belvidere, Layene Heck, Cindy Soter, Carol Chastain and Lorrain
Sternadel, all Rockford; numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his
father.
Services
at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, in Redeemer Lutheran Church, with the Rev.
Robert Rub Jr., pastor, officiating. Burial in Willwood Burial Park.
Arrangements by WILBUR CHRISTENSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 925 3rd Ave. Friends
may call at the duneral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday one
hour before service time at the church Memorial establish for the
family.
--Rockford Register Star,
02-15-1987
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