Timothy Mark Larkin Obituary (1963

Timothy Mark Larkin of Bloomington, Illinois, passed from this life on Monday, August 22, 2022. He was born September 4, 1963, in Belleville, Illinois, the son of Dorothy M. (Matejka) and John Thomas Larkin, Jr. Tim was a graduate of Belleville West High School, and he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Illinois State University. During his work career, Tim taught art in several educational venues. He was retired from AFSCME Local 1100 union of Illinois State. In retirement, he devoted himself to his duties with his church, Centennial Christian, and the church's charitable outreach programs. Tim loved St. Louis Cardinal baseball, music, being Irish, a cold beer, his dog (Mickey), and most of all, his family. He will be deeply missed by his daughters, the lights of his life: Maura (Drew) and Marisa (Jake). Tim is survived by the mother of his beloved children and cherished confidant Tricia Larkin, his sister, Patricia Larkin, three brothers, John (Lynn), Kevin (Kim), and his twin, Thomas (Connie), a nephew, two nieces, and several cousins. He leaves behind many dear friends and an adored companion, Martha Rearden. A service celebrating his life will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 28th, 2022 at Centennial Christian Church, 1219 E. Grove St. Bloomington, IL. Pastor Tom CiCi will be officiating. The family will receive friends starting at 1:00 at the church, service to follow. Cremation rites entrusted to Calvert & Metzler Memorial. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Humane Society of Central Illinois, the Alzheimer's association, or to the family. "May the road rise to meet you; May the wind be always at your back; May the sunshine warm upon your face, and the rain fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again; May God hold you in the hollow of his hand"