Obituary of Larry Lee Stoneking
Larry Lee Stoneking, passed away peacefully at the age of 82, at his home in Crest Hill on Thursday, October 3, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Larry was born in Carthage, IL, on August 5, 1942, the son of the late Irvin and Sadie Marie (nee Wilson) Stoneking. He grew up in Carthage, IL and was a graduate of Carthage High School. Larry was a proud veteran of the United States Army and retired from Caterpillar after 30 years of dedicated service as a Machinist, safety, and tool room pneumatic repair. For the next 28 years he joyfully made wind chimes and became Mr. Honey do, Joliet’s Handy Man.
Larry loved his family! He loved helping friends, neighbors and his family. He loved to fix anything, rehabbing houses, and always had a joke to tell. Late in life he became an enthusiastic shuffle boarder, and also began making charcuterie forks. He was an amazing father, friend and neighbor.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Janet Lee (nee Barnes) Stoneking; children, Gina (James) Wynkoop, Darin “Dino” (Peter Carpenter) Stoneking, and Marcus (Julie) Stoneking; grandchildren, Sarah Rae (Andrew) Will, Nicole (Dustin) Wynkoop-Stosur, Jason Wynkoop, Tyler Stoneking, Trinity Stoneking, and Travis Stoneking; great-grandchildren, Aaron and Hank Will; siblings, Robert Stoneking and Darlene Oyer; and sister-in-law, Marsha Stoneking. Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.
He is preceded by his parents; and his siblings, Gene Stoneking, Kenney Stoneking, Michael Stoneking, and Arlene Clayton.
Visitation for Larry Lee Stoneking will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington Rd.), Joliet, IL, from 1:00 p.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 3:00 p.m. with full military honors held under the auspices of the United States Army. The family invites all in attendance to dress casual in a flannel shirt and jeans.
Interment will be held privately by the family at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to Morning Star Mission and Lightways Hospice would be appreciated.
For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.
