Rosemary Larson of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away May 20, 2021, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 81. She was born February 29, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Louis and Della Reese Juska. She married Oscar Larson on October 8, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois and was a bookkeeper for Carter's Jewel Chest for 20 years. Rosemary lived in Mountain Home since moving from Bridgeview, Illinois, in 1974. She was an active member of the St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, serving on several committees over the last 44 years. She enjoyed traveling to all 50 states and the Vatican.
Rosemary is survived by her husband, Oscar Larson of Mountain Home, AR; son, David (Carla) Larson of Springfield, MO; daughter, Jeanne (Clay) Allen of Mountain Home, AR; brother, Raymond Juska; sister, Eleanor Talmontas; grandchildren, Brianna, Paige, and Olivia Allen.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Lorraine Aud.
Visitation will be Sunday, May 23, 2021, from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be 10:00 am, Monday, May 24, 2021, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, with Father Norbert Rappold, as Celebrant. A Graveside Service for Rosemary will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery, Mountain Home, Arkansas. Due to current restrictions, masks are required.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at
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