Joyce E. LARSON
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Joyce E. LARSON

  • July 7, 1928 - December 8, 2011
  • Marquette, Michigan
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“Randy, I just found out about your mom. I am so sorry. I always enjoyed seeing your parents when they would come out and visit us in AZ. She will be...Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Eric W Jackson - Scottsdale, AZ

“Randy, Stacey and boys~ Just wanted to send our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your mother and grandmother. It was a pleasure getting to...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Jennifer DePuydt-Saari - Houghton, MI

“Tim, Randy & Cindy, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. It is always hard to lose a parent esp. a mother. Our thoughts are...Read More » ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Karen MacLachlan - Champion, MI

“Dee Dee, Tim and Family: There is nothing compared to the loss of a mother She is at peace now and suffers no longer. She will always be with you...Read More » ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Cheryl (Rice) Guzman - Green Bay, WI

“Tim, Randy and family: My sincere condolences to your and your families on the loss of your mother. I hope that you can rest comfortably knowing...Read More » ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Dave Aro - Negaunee, MI

“Cindy and Jeff, Kristy and I offer up our condolenses. May you find strength in God and your religion to help you through this difficult time. Try...Read More » ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Scott & Kristy Lakari - Ludington, MI

“Dear Tim, Dee and family, Cindy and Jeff, Randy, Stacey and boys, We are so sorry we are not there to share your grief, we are sending love and hugs...Read More » ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Dennis and Mary LaFaive - MI

“Goodbye my friend....I hope that your journey to the next one is filled with books that you haven't read yet and no kindle! For Joyce's Family: ...Read More » ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Amy Belanger-The Paperback Exchange - MI

“Dear Larson family - I was so sorry to learn of Joyce's death. I remember fondly many good times with the great Tri-State gang; and with your...Read More » ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Claudia Polzin - Naples, FL

“To all the family of Joyce, She will be greatly missed and I for one will miss my weekly visits with her. I will cherish our shared moments together...Read More » ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Micki DesJardins - Marquette, MI

“Randy,Tim,Cindy and your families I am so sorry to hear about your mother she was such a beautiful person and she so much enjoyed seeing all the kids...Read More » ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Tracey Nordquist - Marquette, MI


Joyce E. Larson, 83, of Marquette, passed away Thursday morning, December 8, 2011 at Marquette General Hospital. She was born on July 7, 1928 in Iron Mountain, Michigan, a daughter of the late Fred and Elna (Nelson) Perron. She was a graduate of Kingsford High School. On July 24, 1948, Joyce married Harlan Larson in Kingsford and in 1961, they moved to Marquette from Quinnesec where she worked with her family in the hotel business. Joyce was a member of St. Peter Cathedral as well as the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. Survivors include three children, Cindy (Jeff) Massie of Negaunee, Tim (Dee Dee) Larson and Randy (Stacy) Larson, both of Marquette; five grandchildren, Matthew (Stephanie) Kennedy, Dylan and Elyza Larson, Spencer and Hunter Larson; one great granddaughter, Brooke Kennedy; also several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death besides her parents was her husband, Harlan J. Larson on January 16, 2006 and a brother, Wayne Perron. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 12th at 12 noon in St. Peter Cathedral with the Rev. Msgr. Michael Steber officiating and assisted by Deacons Scott Jamieson and Dean Jackson. Visitation will take place in the Bishop's Room of the cathedral from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Spring burial will take place in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Matthew Kennedy, Brooke Kennedy, Dylan Larson, Elyza Larson, Spencer Larson, Hunter Larson, Eric Stier, and Garrett Pentecost. Knights and Ladies of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem will also be in attendance. Memorials are preferred to the Marquette General Foundation for a fund to be established to benefit organ donation, 580 W. College Ave., Marquette, MI 49855. The Canale-Tonella Funeral Home is assisting the family where memories may be shared at www.canalefuneral.com