Lacina, Larry Joseph

LACINA, MATNEY, BUCHANAN, LESLIE, KUHLEMIER, CONNER, OCAIN, MUNDEL, STEWART, KENT

Posted By: Ruth Maring - VOLUNTEER
Date: 8/19/2009 at 12:33:19

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THOMSON, Ill. — Larry Joseph Lacina, age 67 of Thomson, Illinois, died on Friday, August 14, 2009 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Larry has chosen to give the gift of body donation.A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 17, 2009 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Thomson. Reverend Dave Davies will officiate. A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Unity Hospice of Western Illinois, 1201 7th Street, Suite 101, Rochelle, Illinois 61068 in Larry's memory. Online condolences and tributes may be given to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Larry was born on September 16, 1941, the son of Edwin L. and Helen R. (Matney) Lacina in Gilman, Iowa. Larry attended Gilman area schools. Larry married Kathy Buchanan in May of 1959. He was later married to Helen Leslie Kuhlemier on September 16, 1982 in Clinton, Iowa. Larry was a dedicated individual to his family and work. Larry worked in several different occupations in his early years. He worked for the Gilman Stock Yard in Gilman, Iowa; he also drove truck for Pepsi Cola and delivered fuel oil. Larry's career was with Ralston Purina in Clinton, Iowa, until retiring in 1996. He enjoyed gardening, riding his scooter and watching television, especially Bonanza and Gun Smoke. Larry will be dearly missed by his wife, Helen of Thomson; four sons, Kevin Joseph Lacina, Larry Joseph Lacina Jr.; Michael Leslie and Dylan Lacina; two daughters, Kimberly Leanna (Dale) Conner and Korena Wanita (Jim) O'Cain; five grandchildren, and five great grandchildren; two brothers, Edwin Lacina of Gladbrook, Iowa and Francis (Michelle) Lacina of Belleville, Illinois; three sisters, Mary (Clem) Mundel of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Helen Stewart and Judith Kent both of Marshalltown, Iowa. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, and an older brother, Gene Lacina.Death date: Aug. 14, 2009
Published in the Clinton Herald from 8/14/2009 - 8/16/2009