Irene E Larsen,

OREGON- Irene Larsen, age 101, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2013, at Oregon Manor. She was born in Verona on March 2, 1912, the daughter of George and Jean (Rollo) Ferguson. In 1934, she was united in marriage to Lawrence Larsen. Irene worked for the Dept. of Revenue, Durkin’s Drapery and Sprague Dowley Research Company. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Oregon and helped in various church organizations over the years. Irene enjoyed cooking for her family and a variety of hobbies, including genealogy, crocheting and stamp collecting. She is survived by her daughter, Jean Larsen; son, Gayel (Betsy); grandchildren, Josh and Heather Blohm; sister-in-law, Beatrice Larsen; and other relative and many friends. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence in 1974; and brothers, Rollo and Orville. Funeral services will be held at ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 625 E. Netherwood St. , Oregon, at 11 a.m., on Thursday, March 21, 2013, with the Rev. Paul Markquart presiding. Burial will follow at Prairie Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday. Our family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of Oregon Manor for the loving care they gave to Irene. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park Street (608)835-3515 Cemetery: Burial will follow at Prairie Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday. Funeral services will be held at ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 625 E. Netherwood St., Oregon, at 11 a.m., on Thursday, March 21, 2013, with the Rev. Paul Markquart presiding.