Obituaries

Larry G. Mason

May 11th, 1940 – October 10th, 2026

Larry G. Mason, age 86 of Ipava, Illinois, passed away at 2:42 a.m. Saturday, October 10, 2026 in the Emergency Room at Graham Hospital in Canton, Illinois. He was born on May 11, 1940 in Cass Township, Fulton County, Illinois, the son of Blake and Sylvia (Melvin) Mason. He married Rosemary Stambaugh on July 17, 1998 in Summum, Illinois. She survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Jeanie (Scott Clemens) Davis and Jennifer Blickenstaff, both of Astoria, Illinois, six grandchildren; Austin (Deena Parr) Davis, Brittany (Kole Wilmot) Poppenhager, Hunter Poppenhager, Braden Davis, Brenna (Elijah Allen) Davis, and Mason Blickenstaff, four great-grandchildren; Scarlett Poppenhager, Emersyn Davis, Huttsyn Davis, and Harper Allen, one sister Pat Benns of Pinckneyville, Illinois, one brother Lynn Mason of Havana, Illinois and several nieces and nephews.

Larry was preceded in death by two grandsons, Kirk Schoonover and Brandon Stephens, and two brothers, Lyle and Charlie Mason.

He worked and retired from Caterpillar Tractor Company after more than 30 years of service. He also farmed.

Larry loved to mow his yard and took great pride in its appearance. He enjoyed fishing, ice fishing, Harley Davidson motorcycles and traveling.

He loved his grandchildren and spending time with them.

Services will be held on Friday, October 16th at 10:30 a.m. at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Matthew Thiner will officiate. Visitation will take place on Thursday, October 15th from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Summum Cemetery. Memorials in Larry’s memory may be given to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Shawgo Memorial Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Condolences

October 10th, 2026

Our very deepest sympathy to Larry's family in his passing. God Bless Everyone. Alvin and Lorenda Spilker

October 10th, 2026

So sorry for the family's loss,prayers for you all,Donnie Danner

October 10th, 2026

So sorry for your loss Rosemary and family I was always so happy that you found someone to bring you all of the happiness you deserved.