James K. “Postie” Larson, 76, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at Glen Elston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chicago, IL.
Jim was born January 23, 1943, in Morrison to Kenneth T. and Verna (Radatz) Larson. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. He was a veteran of the United State Navy. On October 10, 1998, he married Barbara L. Matthiesen in Clinton, IA. Jim was employed by General Electric of Morrison for 35 years, retiring in 2000. He had served as a volunteer Firefighter for the Morrison Fire Department, and he was a member of the Morrison Country Club.
Survivors include his wife, Barb; one step-daughter, Melissa (Darron Evans) Regenwether of Clinton, IA; two step-sons, Marc (Lori) Regenwether of DeWitt, IA, and Mike (Tracey) Regenwether of Clinton; 13 step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Esther Hook of Wenona, IL, and Mrs. Marjory Mulnix of Wentzville, MO.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers-in-law, Ersel Mulnix and Dan Hook; three nephews.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
There will be no visitation or funeral service.
Interment will be in Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling, IL.
The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.