Lawrence Powell, age 81, of Sycamore, died on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 in Anam Glenn in Rockford, IL. He was born on March 27, 1934 in Sycamore to Lloyd and Thirza (Westergren) Powell.
Lawrence married Shirley Johnson on September 27, 1958 in Sycamore. He graduated from Sycamore High School and then served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Union Local 219. Lawrence was a member of the Lindenwood Union Church and the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed building model ships, golfing, watching sports, and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley of Sycamore; his children, Shellee (Allen) Sandy of North Port, Alabama; Mandy Knudtson of Seattle, Washington, Michael (Melanie) Powell of Monroe Center, Illinois; granddaughter, Sage and one on the way; brothers-in-law, Dale (Linda) Johnson and Jim Bell; sister-in-law, Joyce Crawford; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, his step-mother, Mary Fabrius, and four sisters.
Special thanks for Anam Glenn and Serenity Hospice for taking good care of Larry, allowing his last days to be comfortable and peaceful.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Quiram Chapels, 1245 Somonauk Street, Sycamore, IL. To send a condolence or share a memory, visit olsonfh.com
Published in Daily-Chronicle on Nov. 21, 2015
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Lawrence married Shirley Johnson on September 27, 1958 in Sycamore. He graduated from Sycamore High School and then served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Union Local 219. Lawrence was a member of the Lindenwood Union Church and the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed building model ships, golfing, watching sports, and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley of Sycamore; his children, Shellee (Allen) Sandy of North Port, Alabama; Mandy Knudtson of Seattle, Washington, Michael (Melanie) Powell of Monroe Center, Illinois; granddaughter, Sage and one on the way; brothers-in-law, Dale (Linda) Johnson and Jim Bell; sister-in-law, Joyce Crawford; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, his step-mother, Mary Fabrius, and four sisters.
Special thanks for Anam Glenn and Serenity Hospice for taking good care of Larry, allowing his last days to be comfortable and peaceful.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Quiram Chapels, 1245 Somonauk Street, Sycamore, IL. To send a condolence or share a memory, visit olsonfh.com
Published in Daily-Chronicle on Nov. 21, 2015
See more at: legacy.com
Lawrence Powell, age 81, of Sycamore, died on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 in Anam Glenn in Rockford, IL. He was born on March 27, 1934 in Sycamore to Lloyd and Thirza (Westergren) Powell.
Lawrence married Shirley Johnson on September 27, 1958 in Sycamore. He graduated from Sycamore High School and then served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Union Local 219. Lawrence was a member of the Lindenwood Union Church and the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed building model ships, golfing, watching sports, and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley of Sycamore; his children, Shellee (Allen) Sandy of North Port, Alabama; Mandy Knudtson of Seattle, Washington, Michael (Melanie) Powell of Monroe Center, Illinois; granddaughter, Sage and one on the way; brothers-in-law, Dale (Linda) Johnson and Jim Bell; sister-in-law, Joyce Crawford; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, his step-mother, Mary Fabrius, and four sisters.
Special thanks for Anam Glenn and Serenity Hospice for taking good care of Larry, allowing his last days to be comfortable and peaceful.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Quiram Chapels, 1245 Somonauk Street, Sycamore, IL. To send a condolence or share a memory, visit olsonfh.com
Published in Daily-Chronicle on Nov. 21, 2015
See more at: legacy.com
Lawrence married Shirley Johnson on September 27, 1958 in Sycamore. He graduated from Sycamore High School and then served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Union Local 219. Lawrence was a member of the Lindenwood Union Church and the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed building model ships, golfing, watching sports, and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley of Sycamore; his children, Shellee (Allen) Sandy of North Port, Alabama; Mandy Knudtson of Seattle, Washington, Michael (Melanie) Powell of Monroe Center, Illinois; granddaughter, Sage and one on the way; brothers-in-law, Dale (Linda) Johnson and Jim Bell; sister-in-law, Joyce Crawford; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, his step-mother, Mary Fabrius, and four sisters.
Special thanks for Anam Glenn and Serenity Hospice for taking good care of Larry, allowing his last days to be comfortable and peaceful.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Quiram Chapels, 1245 Somonauk Street, Sycamore, IL. To send a condolence or share a memory, visit olsonfh.com
Published in Daily-Chronicle on Nov. 21, 2015
See more at: legacy.com
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