Larry B. Thorson, Sr., 71, of Utica, formerly of Marseilles, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016, surrounded by his family and loved ones, at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove.


Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 28 at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home in Marseilles with Reverend Del Keilman officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Marseilles. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Larry was born July 13, 1945 in Morris to Sidney B. and Mary B. (Wheeler) Thorson. In 1969, he married Judith Ann Mills of Marseilles who preceded him in death in 2004.

He was a member of Carpenter's Local 1092 and 195. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and outdoorsman. He enjoyed playing cards and loved his family.

Larry is survived by two sons, Larry B., Jr. (Alena) of Ottawa and Brian (Sherry Sealley) of Marseilles; seven grandchildren, Corey, Taylor, Mackenzie, Cooper, Jacob, Ashleigh, and Madison; two brothers, Robert (Marie) Thorson and Gregory (Linda) Thorson, both of Seneca; several nieces and nephews including Ashley Burris and Elizabeth Johnson; and his companion and travel partner, Karen Gibson.

He was preceded in death by his wife and a sister, Karen Burris.

Memorials may be given to the Marseilles Area Ambulance Service.

Pallbearers will be Larry and Brian Thorson, Corey Parker, Christopher Blue, Rich Pooler, and Brandon Lowe. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Mosier, Bruce Rowe, Brent Bland, Tim Moore, Wes Weinreich, Al Weinreich, and Willard Weinreich..

Seals-Campbell Funeral Home
1009 E. Bluff St., Marseilles, IL 61341
815-795-5151 www.sealscampbell.com