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Lawrence “Larry” C. Ness, age 77 years of Temperance, MI, died Tuesday, March 3, 2009 in Aspen Grove Assisted Living Residence, Lambertville, MI. Born Oct. 22, 1931 in Ida, MI, he was the son of John H. and Lorraine (Scott) Ness. He married Jean Hachman on Jan. 22, 1955 in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Temperance, MI, where he was a member. She preceded him in death on Nov. 19, 2007. Larry was employed by The Anderson’s for 34 years, retiring in 1996.
He is survived by his loving children, Peggy (Peter) Reilly of Lambertville, MI and David (Lisa) Ness of Maumee, OH. Brother, John Ness, Jr. of Ida, MI. Sisters, Shirley (Paul) Kraftchick of Ida, MI and Bonnie (Carl) Cornprobst of Temperance, MI . 7 grandchildren, Shannon Reilly of NY, NY, Patrick Reilly of Columbus, OH, Michael Reilly of Lambertville, MI, Sean Reilly of Lambertville, MI, Nicholas (Mari) Ness of Maumee, OH, James Ness of Riga, MI, Kaylyne Ness of Carleton, MI and faithful canine companion, Gracie. He was also preceded in death by his parents, son, Robert and granddaughter, Kathleen Reilly.
Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00 Noon – 1:00 pm at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Temperance, where a memorial service will follow at 1:00 pm. Pastor Joyce Freund, officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Temperance or Hospice of Northwest Ohio. The family wishes to express their thanks to Dr. Christopher Bates, the staff at Aspen Grove Assisted Living Residence and Jeff, Becky, and Jessica from Hospice of Northwest Ohio. |
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