Larry I. Underhill

 Larry I. Underhill, age 70, of Bagley, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2011, in his home. He was born on January 10, 1941, the son of Irving and Ethel (Prindle) Underhill. Larry graduated from Hononegah High School in Rockton, IL. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1960 until 1964 stationed at Shreveport, LA. On August 28, 1976, Larry was united in marriage to Judith Harris in the Methodist Church in Rockton, IL. After their marriage, they resided in Racine, where Larry was employed by Parker Hannafin. After spending many years vacationing in Bagley, they decided to move there. Larry was employed by BiTuma in Marquette, at the same time he fulfilled one of his dreams and purchased the Sportsmans Tap Tavern in Bagley. He enjoyed fishing with his favorite fishing partner, Judy, spending time with his grandchildren and hunting with his sons. Larry looked forward to going to Mas Bakery for biscuits and gravy and Friday nights for happy hour gathering with his friends. He was a good singer and loved the oldies but goodies. Larry also enjoyed metal detecting, snowmobiling, and camping. He was a member of the Liscum Brothers American Legion Post No. 482 of Bagley.

Survived by his loving wife, Judy; sons: Troy (Sheena) Underhill; Larry Lee (Tanya) Underhill; his daughters: Beth Underhill; Vicki Vlach, Tammy Krenzke, Lori Ann (Scott) Sondergaard; his mother, Ethel Underhill; brothers: Dan (Marlene) Underhill and Harry Underhill; fourteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Betty Bell; many nieces and nephews.

Larry was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Bagley United Methodist Church with Reverend Mary Ann Floerke officiating. Burial with military honors provided by the Liscum Brothers American Legion Post No. 482 of Bagley was in the Bagley Cemetery, Bagley. Family and friends called on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington is in charge of the arrangements.