Neva J. Larson, 67 of Orion died February 24, 2006 at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2006 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Orion. Visitation will be from 2-6 p.m. Thursday in "The Ark" at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery, Orion. The building of "The Ark" and other renovations to St. Paul were of high importance to Neva. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, "The Ark" fund. Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd. is assisting the family.
Neva was born November 29, 1938 in Peoria, IL to Wesley and Lois (Verkler) Krantz. She married Harold G. Larson on December 21, 1957 at Salem Lutheran Church, Peoria, IL.
Neva's family and friends were always most important to her. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and served on many committees, including Building & Renovation, WELCA, Friendly Stitchers, Clover Circle, and was active in the choir. She was a 51 year member of the Svithiod Swedish Lodge. She was also a member of the Corn Cob Players and the Dorthea Benson Hospital Circle. She had over 30 years of volunteer work at Lutheran, United, and Trinity Hospitals.
Neva's hobbies included quilting and sewing with her dear friends in Friendly Stitchers. She also helped coordinate and prepare many enjoyable meals at St. Paul.
Survivors include:
Husband Harold Orion
Daughter Lori (Chuck) Dhabalt Orion
Sons Keith (Jenni) Larson Westby, WI
Karl (Vicki) Larson Peoria, IL
Kevin (Julie) Larson Orion
Father Wesley Krantz Peoria, IL
Sister Barbi (Bill) Ricketts Peoria, IL
Brother Wayne (Chris) Krantz San Leandro, CA
Godmother Auntie Wovie McWilliams West LaFayette, IN
13 grandchildren
She and her family felt very blessed for the care she received by all her caregivers during her extended illness. A big "Thank You" to all of you!
Online condolences may be expressed to Neva's family by visiting her obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com