Silvan Laverne Larson passed away unexpectedly from a stroke on Thursday, November 17, 2016.
He was born on August 13, 1957 in Madison, Wisconsin, to Doral L and Arlene L (Swiggum) Larson. Silvan grew-up on Paoli Street in Verona, Wisconsin and graduated from Verona High in 1975. Silvan played the trumpet in the high school band, was on the football team, and enjoyed wrestling. He also enjoyed being in Boy Scouts. In high school he was honored for never having missed a day of high school.
Silvan graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1980 as a chemical engineer. He moved to Clinton, Iowa and worked for DuPont. He then received a promotion and moved to Orange, Texas. After several years, he moved back to the Midwest in 1989 living in the greater Chicago area ever since. Silvan decided to further his studies and earned his law degree from John Marshall Law School in 1994.
Attending Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois Silvan met the love of his life, Rebecca Kallas. They were married on April 20, 1996 at the church. Silvan and Rebecca welcomed the joy of their lives, twin sons, Nathan and Palmer on August 20, 2002. Silvan loved the Lord and one of his favorite verses from scripture was “As for me and my house, we will serve the lord”. Silvan loved taking the kids to Camp Paradise in the Upper Peninsula, Newberry Michigan for a one-on-one Christian Camp each summer.
Silvan is survived by his wife Rebecca, his sons Nathan and Palmer; his parents Red and Arlene; his father-in-law and step mother-in-law Bill and Sherry Kallas; brothers Doral C Larson of Phoenix, Arizona and Claire (Debbie) Larson of Grand Rapids, Michigan; brother-in-law and sister-in-laws Tony and Suzanne Tidei, and “the maid of honor” Amanda Kallas; nieces and nephews Bill, Jennifer, Katie, Tim, Reagan, Rylee, Daniel, Adam, Jonathon (Lindsay), Benjamin, Paul (Serah), Caleb, Joshua, Joanna, David and Mary; and great nieces and great nephews, Elisabeth Mae, Kylie, Ryan and Jacob. Silvan was pre-deceased by his mother-in-law Caroline Kallas.
Visitation and Funeral Services will be held at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois: Visitation from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, November 21st ; Visitation at 10 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 11 a.m. will be held on Tuesday, November 22nd . Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery, Elgin, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to Camp Paradise via Willow Creek Community Church or to the kids’ education fund at TCF Bank. To share a story about Silvan please go to Silvan-Laverne-Larson.ForeverMissed.com
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Dear Rebecca and Boys, Our hearts go out to you in your sudden loss of Sylvan. As next-door neighbors from his early years and on, we find it difficult to comprehend the passing of someone seemingly so young. Our prayers are with you as you deal with this monumental loss and change in your lives. Warmly, Dick and Ruth
Dear Rebecca, boys and family, My heart goes out to all of you in the tremendous loss you are having to endure. I am proud to say that Silvan was a good friend of mine in our high school and college years. We were on the football and wrestling teams together and attended UW-Madison as well. I have so many good memories of spending time with him and his family. I was glad when he put his faith in God and to see how he really tried to live it out in his life. He was a caring husband, a good father and a good man. Even though I am deeply sadden by his passing, I will always remember him with much fondness. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Steve and Diane
Dear Arlene, Red, Doral, Claire and Rebecca & Boys. I am sorry for your loss. As a part of the Paoli Street Gang I have many fond memories of Silvan. My sincere sympathies to you all. My God hold and comfort you all in this time.
Dear Rebecca, Nathan and Palmer, we are so sorry for your loss. Silvan was always such a joy at the wrestling matches and his love for watching Nathan and Palmer was always so clearly written across his face. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. Sincerely, Brandon and Jackie Uhler
My condolences to all of Silvan's family. My brother Andy was a high school friend.
Dear Rebecca, boys and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Silvan for a couple of years at Xytel's office/shop in Elk Grove Village. Silvan was such an easy person to get along with, and was always so pleasant, and confident in his faith. I pray that you would sense God's presence, peace, strength and comfort at this time.
Dear Rebecca My condolences to you and your family. Silvan was an great part of the Xytel engineering team. It was a pleasure to work with him. We will all miss his great smile. Peace be with you.
Dear Red and Arlene, Doral,and Claire Rebecca and boys. We were so sorry to hear about Silvan's passing. We spent a lot of time together with him and his cousins the Bryant family. Praying and wishing you all peace at this difficult time.
Dear Rebecca, Nathan and Palmer, My heartfelt condolences go out to you at this sad, sad time. Love, Uncle Richard