Larry Lee Fisher, 89, of rural Gilman, passed away on April 28, 2026, at Heritage Health in Hoopeston, IL. He was born the son of John Homer Fisher and Rheta Eleanor Fisher (Austin) in his grandparent's home near Del Rey, IL on Monday - November 2, 1936.

Larry attended Onarga Grade School and was a 1954 graduate of Onarga High School. He married Ann Elizabeth Wasmer on February 5, 1956 at the Onarga United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Ann (whom he has been married to for 70 years); four children: Cheryl A. Rabe (Onarga); Greg L. Fisher (Deanne) of Shirley, IL; Gary A. Fisher (Kerry) of Shelbyville, IL; Gene E. Fisher (Pamela) of Anna, IL. Larry has nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Ellen Schilling of Lebanon, IL.

Deceased are his father Homer, mother Rheta and one sister, Barb Johnson.

Along with raising four children, Larry was a farmer, raising row crops, alfalfa, dairy and beef cattle, hogs, sheep, chickens and wild game birds. Larry also worked a number of years at ag equipment implement dealerships, and finished his career with the Iroquois West Middle School system. He and Ann both retired in 1996.

Larry enjoyed fishing, boating, gardening, playing cards, attending sporting events and spending time with his family. He was a lifelong member of the Onarga United Methodist Church. He and Ann were active in numerous organizations and activities, including: Onarga Lions Club, Meals on Wheels, were members of the Onarga Historical Society, and played cards with a euchre group for years. Larry and Ann were recipients of the The Onarga Citizen of the Year Award in 2011. It was rare to see Larry without his devoted wife, Ann, at his side.

Visitation will be on Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and a funeral service will then begin at 11:30 a.m. at Knapp Funeral Home - 115 West Seminary, Onarga, IL 60955. Pastor Vicki Killus will officiate. Burial will follow at the Onarga Township Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to The Onarga Historical Society or the Onarga United Methodist Church.

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Larry Gene Mabbitt, 79, of Sheldon passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Danville VA Medical Center. He was born on September 4, 1946 in Watseka, a son of Joe and Viola (Whiteman) Mabbitt.

Larry met the love of his life, Susie, at Indiana Beach on July 11, 1965 and they married 5 years later on July 11, 1970 in Stockland.

Larry is survived by his wife, Susie Mabbitt of Sheldon; two daughters, Kelsey (Joe) Testa of Interlochen, Michigan and Kylie (Chad) Wright of Sheldon; seven grandchildren, Aliana (Benny) Al-Ashari, Micah (Lexi) Testa, Annalia (Isaac) Painter, Nate Testa, Alivia Testa, Brynlee Wright (fiancé Jayce Meier), and Beau Wright; one great granddaughter, Poppy Mae Painter; three siblings, Don Mabbitt of Sheldon, June (Tom) Mattox of Goodland, Indiana, and Crys (Wayne) Trotter of Downs, Illinois; two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Maureen and Garry Hinkle of Danville, Illinois and Sally and Ron Schultz of Coral Springs, Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his in-laws, Maurice and Earlyne Brasel; his beloved sister-in-law, Connie Mabbitt; and infant sister, Caryl Isabel.

Larry graduated from Sheldon High School in 1965. He then graduated from Peoria Barber School before serving in the US Army from 1966-1968. Larry barbered for over 55 years with the majority at his own shop, “Larry’s Haircut Store”, in Sheldon. He enjoyed all of his customers and said he learned something new every day. While barbering he also farmed for 12 years and worked for Creative Office Systems in Watseka for 10 years. Larry was also a member of the Sheldon United Methodist Church and the American Legion.

Larry and Susie lived on the farm in the home he grew up in. They enjoyed traveling, the Chicago Cubs, and spending time with their families, especially their girls and grandchildren. He was a very special "Uncle Larry" to his nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka and also one hour prior to the funeral service. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026 also at the Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka with Pastor Joe Testa officiating. Burial will follow in the Sheldon Cemetery in Sheldon with graveside military rites by the Watseka American Legion Post 23.

Memorials to the VA Illiana Health Care System to benefit the Danville VA and the Sheldon United Methodist Church.

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