Larry Blimling

July 15, 1963 - October 5, 2017

54-year-old, Larry Blimling of Herrick, Illinois, formerly of Assumption, Illinois died Thursday, October, 5 2017 at his residence in Herrick. Cremation Rites have been accorded, funeral services will be held at graveside in New Hope Cemetery on Saturday October 28 at 10:30 am. A reception will follow immediately at the Pana Sportsman's Club. Larry Blimling was born Monday, July 15, 1963, in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Charles Earl and Barbara Jean (maiden name Tosh) Blimling. He grew up in Marshall, Michigan attending Gordon Elementary School. He moved with his family to Normal, Illinois in 1977 and later attended Assumption High School, Assumption, Illinois. Larry was a member of New Hope Church, Tower Hill; and he was well known in the concrete and masonry trades. Larry worked for Dick Bland Construction in Pana for many years. He is survived by his life companion, Rose Ann Stein, of Herrick; sister Janice Petersen (Steve Watkins) of Clinton, Illinois; nephew Erik Petersen of Beason, Illinois; niece Erin Petersen of Clinton, Illinois; Great nieces and nephews Logan, Olivia, Aiden, Asiah, and Ivori. Also surviving are uncles Dale Blimling of Jacksonville, Illinois and Dean Blimling of Normal, Illinois, and also an Aunt Mable Henkel of Normal, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, two uncles, and two aunts.