By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Saturday, April 22, 2023
    9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home in Cisne, IL.

  • Service

    Saturday, April 22, 2023
    11:00 a.m.
    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home in Cisne, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Lawrence Bennett Wendling, 77, peacefully went home to the Lord on April 14, 2023, at Hope Hospice House in Cape Coral, Florida.

    Larry was born in Elgin, Illinois, on July 17, 1945, the son of Ernest and Charlotte Wendling. Larry married Donna Jean McCracken of Cisne, Illinois, on July 18, 1970. To this union were born two children, Keri Lynn, and David Lawrence. Larry and Donna enjoyed living and raising their children in Elgin, Illinois, until Donna’s death in 2002. One of Larry’s greatest joys was raising his children and watching them turn into wonderful, loving parents and faithful servants of God.

    Larry enjoyed a long and successful career with Cotter and Company in Chicago as Building Materials Manager. Larry was active in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Elgin, serving as youth group leader, church council member, and many other leadership roles.

    In 2007 Larry married Betty Adkisson (formerly Taylor), originally from Mt. Erie, Illinois. Larry and Betty lived in Gillette, Wyoming, most of their married life, where Larry again served actively in various roles at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. After retirement, they became full-time RVers and enjoyed traveling around the country until finally settling in Fort Myers, Florida.

    Surviving is his wife Betty, children Keri Lynn (Ken) Van Zee of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; David Lawrence (Karrie) of Coon Rapids, Minnesota; and Nicholas Adam (Arkay) Adkisson of Webster Groves, Missouri; grandchildren Jaret, Isaac and Meiling Van Zee, Ben and Natalie Wendling, and Maura O’Malley, Miette Adkisson and Freya Adkisson of Webster Groves, Missouri.

    Larry was preceded in death by his parents, wife Donna Jean, and granddaughter Vivian.

    Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Hosselton Meridith Funeral Home in Cisne, Illinois, 9-11 a.m., with a funeral service at 11 a.m.

    Interment will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery in Fairfield, Illinois.

    Memorials may be given to Mt. Erie Christian Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.

    Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.

    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL

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9 Condolences
 
  1. Bill & Luwana Woodward / April 18, 2023 at 2:40 pm

    One of the finest gentlemen I’ve ever met.

  2. Kathleen Eliassen / April 18, 2023 at 4:14 pm

    Thinking of you Betty, during this difficult time. Sending you our deepest sympathies. Always enjoyed Larry, and discussing motorcycle adventures! Larry was a faithful servant to God, and he is certainly welcomed into the arms of our Lord and Savior! Sincerely, Keith, Kathleen

  3. Lindsay Scott / April 18, 2023 at 7:55 pm

    Larry Wendling was an extraordinary Uncle to me.

  4. Judy Adorno, Robert Adorno / April 19, 2023 at 6:15 am

    Wishing you peace and comfort as you remember Larry.

  5. Jim & Claudia Horak / April 19, 2023 at 4:38 pm

    Larry was a wonderful person. He will be missed.

  6. Tim McCreary / April 20, 2023 at 7:50 am

    Betty, we’re so sorry to learn of Larry’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. He will be missed by many! Tim & Lori McCreary

  7. Jim n estella hanson / April 21, 2023 at 11:16 am

    he was a great guy n coffee buddy take care

  8. John and Darlene Hosselton / April 21, 2023 at 2:52 pm

    Betty and family, we are sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. You have our sympathy.

  9. Jim and estella hanson / April 22, 2023 at 7:45 pm

    So sorry to read of Larry’s passing he was a good coffee friend in gillette

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