LCA Illinois Central Local Chairperson Todd W. Larson, 49, lost his battle with cancer on July 12. A member of Local 1299 in Chicago since March 2008, Larson held various positions with the local including local legislative representative and local alternate legislative representative.
“Todd did an excellent job representing our membership in Chicago, and his contributions to the labor movement are invaluable,” said General Chairperson Adren Crawford. “We are saddened by the news of his passing and send our deepest condolences to his family. He will be greatly missed.”
Larson is survived by his wife Christine Larson; daughters Meagan (Nathan) Dulny and Krystal Larson; mother Rita Larson; and grandchildren Zoe and Chloe Dulny. He was preceded in death by his father Terry Larson.
Services will take place Wednesday, July 18 at 7 p.m. at Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a memorial donation be made to the charity of your choice.
Click here for Larson’s official obituary and to leave your condolences for the family.
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