Jimmy Larsen
Jimmy R. Larsen, 63, of Bloomington, passed away on July 21 at his residence.
His funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday at Eastview Christian Church in Normal with Pastor J.K. Jones officiating. Visitation will be from 9-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church on Monday. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements.
Interment will be at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Bloomington. Memorials may be made to Salem4Youth, Flanagan.
Jimmy was born on Feb. 4, 1953 in Mishawaka, Indiana, a son to Walter and Gertrude Drada Larsen. He married Michele Drolet on July 24, 1985.
Surviving is his wife, Michele Larsen of Bloomington; three children, Sara Larsen of Chicago, Holly (Caleb) Muir of Bloomington and Sean Larsen of Bloomington; two sisters, Jan Asbury and Joanna Flory; and one brother, Jerry Larsen.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, John Larsen.
Jimmy was the owner and operator of Central Illinois X-Ray in Bloomington.
He was a member of Eastview Christian Church in Normal where his Savior Jesus Christ was his guiding force. His passion was serving as a counselor and mentor at Salem4Youth, a boys home in Flanagan, Illinois.
Jimmy was a hard working, committed, loving husband and father. He fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was greatly loved and will be truly missed by his family and friends.
Online condolences and memories of Jimmy may be left for the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.
Walter Mounce
Walter E. Mounce, 90, of Bloomington peacefully passed away at 1:30 a.m. on July 21, at McLean County Nursing Home in Normal.
His funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington. Visitation will be from 9-11:00 a.m. prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home.
Internment will be at Pennell Cemetery in Towanda where Military Rites will be accorded by Bloomington-Normal American Legion Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association – alz.org.
Walter was born Aug. 30, 1925, in Decatur, a son to Virgil and Fannie Devore Mounce. He married Luella Perkins on July 12, 1947, in Bloomington. They just celebrated their 69th anniversary.
Surviving is his wife, Luella Mounce of Bloomington; son, Michael A. (Pam) Mounce of Normal; daughter Susan E. Stewart of Champaign; brother, Ron (Janet) of Bloomington; sister Beverly (Warren) Amberg of Danvers; granddaughter, LeAnn (Chad) Jennings of Bloomington; grandson Bryan (Sara) Mounce of Bloomington; three great grandchildren, and three step-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Donald Mounce.
Walter joined the United States Marines Corp. in 1943 at the age of 18. He fought at Saipan and Tinian, islands in the northern Mariana Isles in the western Pacific. Wounded twice, he received the Purple Heart from the country he most dearly loved. He was discharged as a Corporal in 1945.
He served as a Bloomington Policeman for 22 years. He was promoted to Sergeant and Lieutenant of Traffic before retiring in 1977. While leading the traffic department, the city went one year without traffic fatalities.
Walter was a member of the American Legion Carl S. Martin Post #635; VFW Post #454; Bloomington Elk’s Lodge #281 and Illinois Police Association #7816.
He was a sportsman and a sports fan. He was a Dodger fan mainly due to his friendship with fellow Marine, Gil Hodges. They served together during WWII and kept in touch. He saw his dearly loved Bears win the Super Bowl 1985. He was an avid golfer, fisherman, and he loved to hunt in his younger years.
Walter was loved by his family, colleagues, and friends. He never met a stranger and wherever he went, someone always knew him. He lived and shared his values. He was honest man, found humor in almost every situation, had a strong work ethic, and gave his love freely. He will be missed but never forgotten.
Online condolences and memories of Walter may be left for the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.
