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Larry W. Sparks, 71, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025. He was born on June 8, 1954, in Jeffersonville, IN.
Larry was a United States Army Veteran. He worked and retired after many years of service from the Post Office.
Larry is survived by his wife of 43 years, Isabelle Sparks; son, Christopher Sparks; two daughters, Cheryl Nielsen and Rachelle Woods; three grandsons, Cole, Aaron, and Graidy; one great granddaughter, Layla; two sisters, Donna and Adolfo Escobar and Mary Ann, and late husband, Don Schoeninger; with extended families of nieces, nephews, an uncle, aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Janet Sparks.
A gathering will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 11:00am, at Indian Hill Bible Church, 36133 N. Fairfield Road, Ingleside, IL.
Arrangements entrusted to Sambrano Funeral & Cremation, Gurnee, IL. You may sign the online guestbook at LauraSambranoFunerals.com; 847-571-7719.
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