Mary Elizabeth Larson, 67, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at home after a short illness. A visitation will be Thursday, October 24 at 10am at Crossroads Church of Albert Lea, (3402 Hoeger Ln, Albert Lea, MN 56007) with Memorial service to follow at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Crossroads Church of Albert Lea.
Mary was born October 9, 1957 in Austin, Minnesota to Edward and Lois Lobb. Family was everything to Mary. She would often recount great and often times humoring memories with anything from heated ping pong matches with her brother Kevin who “always cheated” from her childhood to telling her daughter “Tara I always knew you’d be obsessed with a tidy home, because as a baby you’d be laying on the floor focusing on something so minute as a lint hair,” remaining true to this day. Other memories include braving Minnesota winters taking her boys to school while they were too busy with their Gameboys to notice she was driving them through blizzarding country roads.
On November 21, 1976 Mary was blessed with her daughter Tara. On May 2, 1992, Mary married Mark Larson and they were blessed with two sons, Braden and Brock.
Mary is survived by her husband, Mark, her children, Tara Conner, Braden Larson (Emily), and Brock Larson (Cassandra), her grandchildren Austin Mattice (Kaylee) and Addison Mattice, Isabella Larson and Anastasia Larson, her brothers Dave, Mike and Kevin, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Mary will be remembered for her kindness and compassion especially for her family, but also for strangers and animals as well. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and wife
I’ve known Mary most of my life through being friends with Tara. She was always hard working, dedicated, and had a good heart. After Tara grew up and moved out, I still ran into Mary several times at Wal-Mart, where we’d visit for a long time. I’ll always remember her voice and smile. Mary will be missed.
Sincere condolences to Mark and your family.
I meet Mary working at Godfather’s Pizza years ago. She was one of my favorite customers as she still came from Albert Lea to Austin. She loved to talked and fill me in all about her kids and grandkids. She was so proud of them ! I do believe in a sense she is at peace. I will be thinking of you Mary. My condolences are with her children and her extended family.
Not sure what i did wrong sorry about that☺️ Our sincere condolences to Mark and your family. I did enjoy our visits at Godfathers too! Mary seemed to always give a smile along with her greeting you! Prayers sent your way
I will miss you forever mom!