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With heavy heart, we share information that the youngest of the Larson First Cousins have passed in 2022: Hazel Joseph and Elinor Griffin

Hazel Larson Joseph passed January 25, 2022 in Rock Island, Illinois. Hazel Lavonne was born May 9, 1925, in Cordova, Illinois, the daughter of Felix and Iva Mae (Case) Larson. She married William Joseph, who died in 1984. Hazel is survived by two sons, David Joseph of Tupelo, Mississippi, and Jeffery Joseph of Rock Island. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, an infant daughter, a brother Calvin Larson, and sisters: Mable Wainwright, Margaret Larson, Helen Rebenar, and Nellie Martins.

Elinor Jane Larson was born on July 8th, 1930, in Port Byron, IL, to John Felix and Iva Mae Larson. Along with six siblings, she grew up on a farm in Port Byron. Ellie attended Moline Public Hospital School of Nursing and Married Donald W. Griffin on December 17th, 1949. She was employed at Epic Food Service for 24 years, retiring in 1993.

Ellie participated in Questers and was an accomplished quilter, ensuring all of her daughters-in-law and granddaughters were given one of her beautiful quilts. She loved spending time at their summer home in Bagley, Wisconsin, where many wonderful memories were made with her family and her dog, Daisy.

She is survived by her husband, Donald W. Griffin, sons: Steven (Lisa), Bruce (Mary), Michael (Joni), and Mark (Julia), all of Moline; nine grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and six siblings.

Please see the obituary under the Family Tree section.

Brenda Coffey was a Great-granddaughter of the Larson Sibling Robert.  Thank you to cousin Patti Patton for this information.
Brenda L. Coffey, 66, of Geneva, IL passed away on March 10, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on December 4, 1953 in Galesburg, IL the daughter of Roland and Dorothy (Brown) Hatch. Brenda had a love for gardening and being outdoors, she especially enjoyed time spent around the pool with friends and family. She was a sales representative for Valley Office Products for many years before starting her own company, Vision 2000 Office Products. Her enthusiasm for serving her customers was only surpassed by her dedication and commitment. She took great pride in serving her community. She was also chairman of West Suburban Referral Group where she met many wonderful colleagues and friends. Her family was her pride and joy and she will be missed dearly by so many.

She is survived by her longtime companion, Gary Piccony; sons; Robert (Kimberly) Coffey and Phillip Coffey; step-children, Catherine (Brian Giffen) Hoovel, Peter (Shanna) Piccony and Elizabeth Piccony; grandchildren, Brooklynn, Phoebe, Devin, Maren, Kiera, Evan, Scarlett and Jaxon. She is also survived by siblings Joyce (Jerry) Dahl and Warren (Jodi) Hatch as well as many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Family will be receiving guests on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 S. Broadway Ave. Montgomery, IL 60538. A graveside service will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Montgomery, IL.

For directions and online guestbook visit http://www.dieterlememorialhome.com

A Personal Letter from Peg – Anna’s granddaughter

Dear Larson Kin – Friends and Family Forever!

It’s a time for reflection and time to find comfort and support with family and friends.  I can imagine how the challenges of the days are upon each one of us.

Can you imagine….if this pandemic had happened in 2018?

Looking back on the years of planning with cousins, with contracts for site and food, with excitement building for our Centennial gathering, I now realize, even more, how fortunate and blessed we were for such a beautiful day in such a beautiful pavilion, with companionship, good food, good music, and love.  A memorable high point in our lives!

I’m writing to confirm that the 2020 Larson Family Reunion will not take place.  I have checked with several people and all fully agree to the cancellation.  I recall the last family reunion cancellation due to the polio epidemic and I honestly believe this pandemic challenges us more.

With newer opportunities for video-chats, it may be time to try the option of digital chats with your family groups.   So many people are using Zoom meetings to see each other to share news and support.  If you want to chat longer than the free 40 minutes, you’ll have to join for $15.00 a month. It’s really pretty easy.

I’ve been using FreeConferenceCall.com, which is open to any number in a group, and allows for a day-long chat! It’s very similar to Zoom.   Now Facebook and Google have come out with new video-conferencing as well.

Our Larson family has had two Facebook pages and I just deleted one to avoid confusion.  I deleted the public page named C.W.LarsonReunion.  Now search for the Private Facebook Group:  CWandJCLarsonReunion.  (You see how important I thought Johanna Christina was.  Let’s remember her name.) We have 77 members in the group and would welcome more to join.  Just ask and I’ll look for your name on our Larson Family Tree to let you in.  I’ve deleted some of the posts back to 2017, so it’s time to update with photos of your family activities!

Others in the public can see private group postings, but they won’t be able to post or share unless they have joined. (I think that’s true but sites do change.) Also, a little warning from this administrator – posts of a political or religious nature will disappear.   I hope you understand.

If you have questions, comments, or photos you’d like for me to post or share on this website, I’m available at pegisaksoncolorado@gmail.com.

I close wishing you safety, health, and able to find moments of joy in your days!

With Love and Faith in Larson Kin and Stora Kramar,

Peg.         p.s. You know how to do it!

 

The obituary of Jeanene Larson, wife of First Cousin Calvin Larson, can be found on the Family Tree Information page.  (Pull down from the About Us tab.)

“Keep On Keeping On”  Our 98th Reunion was held Sunday, August 14th, 2016 at Firemen’s Park in Wataga, Illinois. It was a beautiful day, with scrumptious food and friendly conversation.

The 99th Reunion will be held August 20th, 2017 in Moline Riverside Park.

Plans were begun for the Centennial Reunion in 2018.  Keep posted!

Source: C.W.Larson Reunions

If you come across this page and have something I can add to this site would be great!

email: cwlarsonfamily@gmail.com

Will be held August 10, 2014 at the Firemen’s Park in Wataga, IL. (Located at the end of Willard Street)

The potluck dinner will begin at 1:00 pm. The committee will furnish barbecue sandwiches, coffee, iced tea and lemonade and ice cream for dessert. Please bring a dish to pass and your own table service. If you like to play Bingo, come early and have some fun.

We will again hold an auction to raise money for expenses and in 4 years we will have been meeting for 100 years for a picnic. If we can raise some extra money each year we can have an extraordinary 100th reunion! It is a rare thing for a family our size to hold a reunion for that many years.

Please bring something for the auction. It could be baked goods, crafts, knick-knacks, white elephant items or anything you think would sell. These auctions not only raise money but also generate some laughs and good natured entertainment.

Lets keep our reunion going. Encourage the younger generations to attend!

Deanna Calkins and Karenlee Pickrel

for information or directions call: 309.375.6434 (Deanna)