The Hartley Sentinel-The Everly/Royal News - Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

A funeral service for Larry D. Aakhus was held Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Community Presbyterian Church of Lawton, with Pastor Ken Meissner officiating. Burial was in Banner Township Cemetery at Lawton. The Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home in Moville assisted with the arrangements.

Larry L. Aakhus was born Jan. 27, 1943 in Spencer to Melvin Conrad and Vivian Florence (Johnson) Aakhus. He was raised in Everly and attended Everly High School, then joined the U.S. Navy and served for four years as a Gunner's Mate on the USS Ranger.

Upon his return to Everly, Larry was united in marriage to Lin...