Laurence “Larry” M. Lyons, 81, of Onarga passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026 at Arcadia Care of Watseka. He was born on December 2, 1944 in Onarga, a son of Merle S. Lyons and Janet (Moore) Lyons Filby and they preceded him in death in addition to one nephew, Jeremy Lyons.
Larry married Merry Ronna on July 2, 1965 in Onarga and she survives. Also surviving are one son, Tony (April) Lyons of Ashkum; three grandchildren, Whitney (Mike) Cotter of Ashkum, David (Nicole) Lyons of Gridley and Derek (Renee) Lyons of Gilman; three great-grandchildren, Kaylynn Cotter, Jack Lyons and soon to arrive, Caroline Lyons; two brothers, Steve Lyons and Brian (Raeline) Clauss; and one sister, Val Lyons.
Larry served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He retired from D.O.T. in Buckley and Ashkum. Larry loved drag racing, woodworking and upholstery.
Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga and also 1 hour prior to the funeral service on Thursday.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga with Rev. Michael Ruhlig officiating. Burial will follow at the Onarga Cemetery with graveside military rites by the Onarga American Legion Post #551.
Memorials may be made to Uplifted Care in Bourbonnais or Arcadia Care of Watseka.
Please share a memory of Larry at knappfuneralhomes.com.
