In Loving Memory
Leona M. Larson
December 25, 1921 - October 8, 2017

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Thursday, October 12, 2017
11:00 A.M.
Fairview Cemetery
Terril, Iowa

Luncheon to follow the graveside service at the United Methodist Church in Terril.

CLERGY
Rev. Kris Hackbart

INURNMENT
Fairview Cemetery
Terril, Iowa

Leona Mary Larson, daughter of Claude and Herma (Leighter) Krieger, was born on the Leighter homestead southwest of Terril, Iowa. She received her education in Terril, graduating from Terril High School in 1939. Following high school, Leona worked at Scotts Store in Spencer.

On January 1, 1941, Leona was united in marriage to Lee Larson at the Congregational Parsonage in Peterson, Iowa. To this union two children were born.

Leona and Lee farmed near Terril for many years. Leona was also employed at Alfs Manufacturing and Super Value where she was a cook. In 1966 they moved into Spencer where they made their home.

Leona was a member of the United Methodist Church in Terril, Iowa and after moving to Spencer she joined the Christian Church. She was also a member of the Order of Easter Star in Terril.

Leona loved fishing, especially at Kabetogama, on the Canadian and Minnesota border, where she had been going to fish since the 1940s. She and Lee wintered in Las Vegas where Leona enjoyed gambling and playing Bingo. She also liked to play cards, especially Pinochle. Leona enjoyed cooking and baking and attending her children's and grandchildren's activities. She always looked forward to babysitting for her grandchildren.

Leona passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Longhouse-Northshire in Spencer, Iowa, at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Heath Christian; and two brothers, Bob Krieger and Raymond Krieger.

She is survived by her children, John and Stephanie Larson of Emmetsburg, Iowa and Claudia and Ray Christian of Spencer, Iowa; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren, Andrew Larson and his son Jonathan, Timothy (Connie) Larson, Travis (Sheena) Christian and their children, Kaden, Reece and Kiersten; two brothers, Wayne (Mary) Krieger of Terril, Iowa and Larry Krieger of Arizona; a sister, Linda (Denny) Taylor of Spencer, Iowa; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home