Obituaries

Larry F. Anderson

January 29th, 1949 – May 3rd, 2022

Larry F. Anderson, age 73 of Havana, Illinois, passed away at 11:23 pm at his home with family on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. He was born in Tower Hill, Illinois on January 29, 1949, the son of David E. and Bessie L. (Ethridge) Anderson. Larry married LaTrisha Gilson on August 29, 1987 at the Bader Christian Church in Bader, Illinois. She survives.

Also surviving are his three children, Timothy Anderson of Shumway, Illinois, Katina Devore of Cowden, Illinois and Schuyler (and Gerald) Sears of Vermont, Illinois, 8 grandchildren; David Anderson, Brianna Anderson, Codey Devore, Corey Devore, Kourtney Wernsing, Colton Wernsing, Dakota Poppenhager, and LeAnne Sears, 2 great-grandchildren Aria and Athena Anderson, his sister Ruth Simpson of Astoria, Illinois, his sister-in-law Julie Anderson of Springfield, Ohio and several nieces and nephews.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers; David “Butch” (and his wife Marge) Anderson, Jr., Raymond Anderson and Donald Anderson and his brother-in-law Rodney Simpson.

He proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War with a rank of PFC.

Larry had his own business for many years, working as a diesel mechanic. He was a man of many talents and always said, “I’m a jack of all trades, master of none.” He had many hobbies including woodworking, cars, tractors, motorcycles, fishing and riding horses.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, May 9, 2022 in the Beardstown City Cemetery, Beardstown, Illinois. Pastor Matt Haberman will officiate. Military rites will be conducted by the Astoria American Legion Post #25. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Compassus Hospice, 2000 W. Pioneer Parkway, Suite 24, Peoria, Illinois 61615. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria has been entrusted with arrangements.

Condolences

May 5th, 2022

Trisha sorry to hear of the loss of your husband,your friend and your love. My thoughts are with you. Tammy parry baldry

May 5th, 2022

sorry to hear about your loss Michael Reed His cousin

May 5th, 2022

sorry to hear about your loss Michael Reed His cousin

May 6th, 2022

So sorry for the loss of Larry.sending my Thoughts and Prayers for You Trish & All of the Family's. Hugs to you. Sue Palmer & Family

May 6th, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Paul and Carol Stambaugh ( Larry was a classmate)

May 12th, 2022

Sorry for your loss

May 12th, 2022

Sorry for your loss