Elizabeth "Beth" Larson, age 52, of rural Blanchardville, WI, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2011, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 22, 1959, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of George and Catherine (Kenney) Frey. Elizabeth graduated from Harvard High School in Harvard, IL, in 1977 and from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a double major in Journalism and Political Science in 1981. She was united in marriage to Stephen Larson on April 17, 1982, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Argyle, WI. Elizabeth truly enjoyed working as a teaching assistant in a special needs classroom at Black Hawk Middle School in Eagan, MN, for over 10 years. She was pursuing a Master's Degree in Special Education before her most recent battle with cancer. Elizabeth and Steve enjoyed living in homes in Wauwatosa, WI, Alpharetta, GA, Duluth, GA, Eagan, MN, and finally returning to Blanchardville in May of 2010.
Elizabeth is survived by her husband: Steve at home; three children: Amy Larson of Milwaukee, WI, Zachary Larson of Mankato, MN, and Nicholas Larson of St. Paul, MN; her parents: George and Catherine Frey of Argyle; one brother: George (Sue) Frey of Muskego, WI; three sisters: Margaret (Steve) Zoellner of East Troy, WI, Joanne (Gary) Eisenzimmer of Mineral Point, WI, and Kate (Greg) Peterson of Blanchardville; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents.
Elizabeth was an active member in her community and beloved by many. She was a founding member of School District #196 Heartstrings Committee, which worked to provide education and support to families with special needs children. Elizabeth was a treasured volunteer at her local schools, Relay for Life, and taught religious education for many years. She loved spending time with her family and friends, traveling, walking her dog Rudy, watching sports, and working in her beautiful flower gardens.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 3, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 213 North Lafayette Street in Argyle with Rev. David Wanish officiating. A visitation will be held Friday, December 2, 2011, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the church where a rosary will be recited at 4:00 p.m. Reflections and memories of Elizabeth will be shared beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory in Argyle is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.erickson
funeralhome.com.
For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Elizabeth's name.
Elizabeth is survived by her husband: Steve at home; three children: Amy Larson of Milwaukee, WI, Zachary Larson of Mankato, MN, and Nicholas Larson of St. Paul, MN; her parents: George and Catherine Frey of Argyle; one brother: George (Sue) Frey of Muskego, WI; three sisters: Margaret (Steve) Zoellner of East Troy, WI, Joanne (Gary) Eisenzimmer of Mineral Point, WI, and Kate (Greg) Peterson of Blanchardville; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents.
Elizabeth was an active member in her community and beloved by many. She was a founding member of School District #196 Heartstrings Committee, which worked to provide education and support to families with special needs children. Elizabeth was a treasured volunteer at her local schools, Relay for Life, and taught religious education for many years. She loved spending time with her family and friends, traveling, walking her dog Rudy, watching sports, and working in her beautiful flower gardens.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 3, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 213 North Lafayette Street in Argyle with Rev. David Wanish officiating. A visitation will be held Friday, December 2, 2011, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the church where a rosary will be recited at 4:00 p.m. Reflections and memories of Elizabeth will be shared beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory in Argyle is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.erickson
funeralhome.com.
For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Elizabeth's name.