Thomas “Tom” L. Larkin, 72, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 3:25 am, Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, IL.
He was born on July 9, 1948, in Macomb, IL, the son of Edward LeRoy and Cecilia (Woerly) Larkin. Tom was raised and educated in rural Roseville and Monmouth and graduated from Warren High School in 1966.
Tom drove a semi for many years. He also worked at Mariah Packing in Monmouth, Husky Built-in Monmouth, and Scotty’s Builder Supply in Florida. Tom was a member of the Warren County Sheriff’s Auxiliary Police for several years.
Surviving Tom are two sisters, Martha Damewood of Kirkwood, IL, Margaret (Ted) Frieden of Monmouth, IL; three grandchildren, Kelsey Larkin, Brooklyn Larkin, JJ Larkin; nephews, Mark (Allison) Reynolds, Steve (Marnie) Damewood, Brain (Kelly) Larkin, Trevor (Susie) Frieden, Greg (Joni) Frieden; nieces, Debbie (Tim) Stokes, Michelle Cobb, Missy (Les) Short, Wendy Frieden; several great and great-great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Bill Larkin; brother-in-law, John Damewood; and grandparents, Mike & Ethel Woerly and Edward & Agnes Larkin.
A Memorial Mass will be at 10:30 am, Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Immaculate Conception Church, Monmouth, IL with a Rosary Service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning. Due to COVID-19 Restrictions, no public visitation will be held at this time a public Celebration of Tom’s Life will be held at a later date. All attendees are required to wear a mask and social distance. Cremation rites have been accorded. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Monmouth, IL. Memorials can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice in Tom’s memory. McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth, IL. is in charge of the arrangements. For more information, please visit, www.mcguireanddaviesfuneralhome.com.
