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Julia Katherine Larson Cezil

Julia Katherine Larson Cezil

  • May 7, 1941 - February 1, 2012
  • Watervliet, Michigan
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“Mari, I am praying for you and your family, it is never easy to have a loved one pass away. You were such a good grandaughter and daughter-may you...Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Betty Guettler - Berrien Springs, MI

“Mari and Mike, I just found out about the sad passing of JK. You are both in my prayers and I would have been there if I had known. She is at...Read More » ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Jackie Curtis - St. Joseph , MI

“We are so sad that we are so far away. Julie had been a friend for over forty years, and we missed so much being with her at this very unexpected...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Cindy and Les Miller - MI

“Julie and I met in 1953, when we were twelve years old. We shared so many good times and we shared some rough times. Through all the years Julie...Read More » ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Sandy Crowley Krickhahn - SC

“We are so deeply saddened by Julie's passing. She will be greatly missed. Although we haven't seen her in recent years, we know that she touched...Read More » ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Lisa and Mark Cooney - Milford, MI

“To her family and friends there was only one J.K. She was vocal, sweet and funny. I knew her from a committee we were both on. I will always remember...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Heather Holloway - St Joseph, MI

“To her family and friends there was only one J.K. She was vocal, sweet and funny. I knew her from a committee we were both on. I will always remember...Read More » ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Heather Holloway - St Joseph, MI

“Mari & Mari Your in our thoughts and prayers. Julia was a great person and will be missed deeply. There is alot of great memories with all the...Read More » ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Andrea & Robert Bucks - Baroda, MI

“Mike and Mari, Your in my thoughts and prayers. We all have lots of wonderful memories. Julie was such a loving mother hen over all of us. She...Read More » ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Christina Busick Zebell - MI


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Julia Katherine "J. K." Larson Cezil, 70, of Watervliet, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI..

In Celebration of her Life, friends may call from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Monday, February 6, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Julia will be laid to rest in the Lincoln Township Cemetery in Stevensville, MI. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Benton Harbor, The Benton Harbor Soup Kitchen, or the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan. Friends may send a condolence to the guest book at www.starks-menchinger.com

Julia was born on May 7, 1941, in Berrien Springs, MI to Allen H. and Rebecca Ann (White) Larson. She was a graduate of the Benton Harbor High School, Class of 1959, where she was the drum majorette in its Drum & Bugle Corps. A member since 1961 of the Order of Eastern Star, Coloma Chapter No 307, Julia served as its Worthy Matron from 1980-81.

Julia is survived by her loving daughter, Mariana (Michael) Hoffmann of St. Joseph, MI. She is also survived by her siblings, Dorothy Roehrdanz, LeRoy Larson, Shirley (Jake) Busick, Sr., Allen E. (Jacqueline) Larson, Sister-in-law, Evelyn Larson. Julia is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and many great-nieces and nephews. She was married to David Cezil, who also survives.

Julia was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Walter (Hazel) Larson, Eleanore (Bernie) Klemp, Allen H. Larson, Jr.