Betty L. Larson

Betty "Miss Betty" Lou Larson, 87, of Rockton, Illinois passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born in Rockford, Illinois on April 20, 1936 to Earl and Celeste (Fields) Mallicoat. Graduate of Hononegah High School class of 1954. Married her high school sweetheart Richard Larson on September 11, 1954 in Roscoe, Illinois. Betty was employed as a secretary at Sundstrand and Peabody Wells. After her retirement, Betty enjoyed cleaning homes, a job which she did not consider a job. Betty enjoyed painting homes, she loved cardinals and watching Hallmark movies while eating her sweets.

Survivors left to cherish her memory are her children, Ron (Becky) Larson, Sue (Jeff) Green, Pam (Steve Danekas) Wallace; grandchildren, Tifany (Gene) Murath, Ashley (Nate) Andrews, Casey Larson, Brandon (Lindsey) Green, Alli Wallace, Tyler Wallace, Taylor Wallace; 8 great grandchildren; siblings, Kay Tichenor, Jeanie (Dick) Truman, Tom (Margaret) Mallicoat; brother-in-law, Howard Harshbarger and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents; husband; sisters, Dorothy Malone, Gerrie Harshbarger.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 4, 2023 in Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road, Machesney Park with a visitation from 10:00 AM until time of service. Private family burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Betty's name to the Rockton Fire Department. The family would like to extend a special thanks to OSF Hospice for their kindness and comfort given to our mom.