He was born on June 19, 1932 in San Jose, Il to Albert and Bertha (Vancil) Utech.
He married Joyce (Sullivan) McCloskey on June 23, 1978. She survives.
Also surviving are his children, Allen (Kathy) Utech of Marquette Heights, Raelene (Dave) Widger of Canton, Wendy Folberth of Bryant, Glen McCloskey of Vandalia, Holly (Jack) Shaw of St Peters, MO, eighteen grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son Kevin, two daughters, Tammy Utech, Karole Finley and one brother, Donald.
Larry worked for Caterpillar Tractor in Peoria for 32 ½ years, retiring in 1985. He enjoyed woodworking, crafts and animals. Together with his wife, he traveled to craft shows for over 20 years. He was very knowledgeable about horticulture.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at noon at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton with a visitation held one hour prior at the funeral home. Burial of his ashes will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or American Heart Association.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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