Saturday, November 7, 2015

Larry Immekus

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Larry G. Immekus, age 66, passed away after battling pancreatic cancer on Thursday, November 5, 2015. He passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side.

He was born on September 25, 1949 to Leo and Sally “McClary” Immekus. Larry married Donna Turner on January 24, 1970 in Joplin and was recently semi-retired from Hometown Bank where he worked as a financial analyst. He had previously served on the Carthage Board of Public Works. Larry was an avid Corvette buff and loved baseball, his favorite team being the St Louis Cardinals. Other interests also included golden oldies music and NASCAR.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws Gene and Melva Turner, and a granddaughter Haidyn Immekus Lee on April 20, 2003. Survivors include Donna, his wife of 45 years, a son Jason Immekus and his fiancee Kathleen Chandler of Joplin, daughters Michelle Morgan and husband Henry of Lamar, and Julie Immekus of Carthage. Grandchildren include Allie and husband Aaron Palma, Trent Morgan and fiancee Caitlin Moreno, Kelsie Morgan, Chaise Lee, and Cassie and Kirk Chandler. Larry is also survived by two brothers Bruce and Marty Immekus of Joplin and two sisters Anna Beckham and her late husband Terry Beckham of Joplin, and Linda and Rob Hostler of Florida.

Memorial graveside services will be held at 1:30 pm Wednesday November 11, 2015 at the Oak Hill Cemetery Carthage, MO with Minister Michael Whorlow officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00pm Tuesday at Mason Woodard Mortuary.

The family suggests donations be made to the Will Norton Miracle Foundation in care of the mortuary.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Samuel Carter and staff.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.

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