Larry R. Fleming

Lawrence "Larry" R. Fleming, 73, of rural Tonica died on Friday, October 3, 2014 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital, Peru. Larry was born on June 25, 1941 in Kewanee to Ray and Vivian (Reed) Fleming. He married Diane "Darlene" Skutt on April 20, 1968 at Mt. Palatine. He graduated from Tonica High School. He served in United States Army in the 1st Infantry "Big Red 1" during Vietnam. He was a self employed farmer and truck driver. He was a member of LaSalle County Farm Bureau. He was an outstanding athlete and was scouted by Kansas City Athletics. Larry was a tissue donation participant. Survivors include his wife Darlene Fleming of rural Tonica; one son, Michael Fleming of rural Tonica; one daughter Laurie Brester of Mt. Palatine; one sister, Diane Mekley (Chuck Merdian) of Magnolia: two grandchildren, Brooklyn and Maxwell Brester of Mt. Palatine. He was preceded in death by his parents. On line condolences may be made to Larry's family at www.dcfunerals.com

Service/Memorial Information

A Celebration of Life will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Dysart - Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville. Military Honors will be conducted. Burial will be private at a later date.

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