Lawrence Joseph Talmadge

Lawrence Talmadge ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Hickey Memorial Chapels - New Lenox on Mar. 16, 2026.Lawrence Joseph Talmadge, age 76, of New Lenox, passed away on March 11, 2026. Born on November 21, 1949, in Joliet, Illinois, Larry was a lifelong resident of New Lenox and a Lincoln-Way High School graduate (Class of 1968).He was preceded in death by his parents, Ann (née Jansky) Talmadge and Joseph Talmadge, and his brother, Gary Talmadge.Larry is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen Talmadge, with whom he would have celebrated fifty-five years of marriage this August; his three children, Travis Talmadge, Michelle (Brian) Michels, and Tina (Joe) Boseo; his five grandchildren, Bennett Michels, Leighton Michels, Charlotte Michels, Jack Boseo, and Brooklyn Boseo; and his sister, Marilyn (Thomas) Bettenhausen.Larry had a passion for life and helping others. He loved flying airplanes, fishing and scuba diving in the Florida Keys, solving mechanical puzzles, sharing stories with his friends and grandchildren, and watching the sunset with his wife.Larry is loved by his family and many friends, and he will be greatly missed. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.