Rosemary Larson, age 91, died Jan. 11 at Blair Memorial Hospital under hospice care.

Proceeded in death by parents Leroy and Lavonne McKenna, granddaughter Kristine Baker and brother-in law John J. Larson.

She is survived by children Rosemary (Lyle) Baker of Shreveport, La., Nancy (Les, deceased) Wiese of Holstein, Iowa, Richard (Louise) Larson of Bakersfield, Calif. and Duane Larson of New Orleans, La. She was also survived by grandchildren Wendi (Layne) Johnson of Tulsa, Okla., Lance (Tracy) Wiese of Gering as well as many great-grandchildren.

Visitation and funeral services will be held at Emmaus Lutheran Church 404 Maple St. Kennard, NE. Visitation: Friday Jan. 19, from 6-8 p.m., Service will be Saturday Jan. 20, at 10:30 a.m. Memorials to be directed to Blair and Kennard Fire Departments, Emmaus Lutheran Church or your choice.

#2-Published in the Omaha World Herald January 18, 2018

Larson, Rosemary A. Jan 14, 1926 - Jan 11, 2018 Rosemary Larson, age 91, died Jan. 11 at Blair Memorial Hospital under hospice care. Proceeded in death by parents, Leroy and Lavonne McKenna; granddaughter, Cristina Baker; and brother-in law, John J. Larson. She is survived by children: Rosemary (Lyle) Baker of Shreveport, LA; Nancy (Les, deceased) Wiese of Holstein, IA; Richard (Louise) Larson of Bakersfield, CA; and Duane Larson of New Orleans, LA. She was also survived by grandchildren: Wendi (Layne) Johnson of Tulsa, OK; Lance (Tracy) Wiese of Gering; as well as many great-grandchildren. Visitation and funeral services will be held at Emmaus Lutheran Church, 404 Maple St., Kennard, NE. VISITATION: Friday, Jan. 19, from 6-8pm; SERVICE: Saturday Jan. 20, at 10:30am. Memorials to be directed to Blair and Kennard Fire Departments, Emmaus Lutheran Church or your choice. Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home 5701 Center St 402-556-2500 www.westlawnhillcrest.com

#3-Published in the Enterprise January 19, 2018

Rosemary Larson, age 91, died Jan. 11 at Blair Memorial Hospital under hospice care. Norman and Rosemary moved to rural Kennard the summer of 1967. Rosemary loved the farm. She was a devoted wife, mother and grammie. She taught Sunday school and bible school for 50 years at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Kennard. Rosemary was the social director for all activities, outings and vacations. Also involved in bible women’s circle and many more. She worked at Blair West Pharmacy for 20 years. Bought calves, pigs, farm equipment at the sale barn. She knew when to bid and when to drop out. Pretty good for a city gal. Raised sows, baby pigs, chickens, bottle calves and castrated, cut teeth and tails. Always celebrated 4th of July with family, friends, lots of food and fireworks. She loved life and was fun to be around. Most of all Rosemary enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is proceeded in death by parents Leroy and Lavonne McKenna, granddaughter Kristine Baker and brother-in law John J. Larson.

She is survived by children Rosemary (Lyle) Baker of Shreveport, La., Nancy (Les, deceased) Wiese of Holstein, Iowa, Richard (Louise) Larson of Bakersfield, Calif. and Duane Larson of New Orleans, La. She was also survived by grandchildren Wendi (Layne) Johnson of Tulsa, Okla., Lance (Tracy) Wiese of Gering as well as many great-grandchildren.

Visitation and funeral services will be held at Emmaus Lutheran Church 404 Maple St. Kennard, NE. Visitation: Friday Jan. 19, from 6-8 p.m., Service will be Saturday Jan. 20, at 10:30 a.m. Memorials to be directed to Blair and Kennard Fire Departments, Emmaus Lutheran Church or your choice.

Obituaries courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file at the Blair Public Library.