Lawrence A. Macheroux, 83

Lawrence A. Macheroux, 83, of Woodstock passed away at home surrounded by family on June 28, 2024.

Larry was born in Elgin, IL to Harry and Esther Macheroux on April 3, 1941, he was raised in Woodstock, IL.  Larry enlisted in the United States Navy in 1959 where he served aboard the USS Lancing and the USS Canberra. Larry proudly served his country during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He married his hometown sweetheart Mary Berryman in 1962. After the Navy he returned to Woodstock and was hired by Woodstock Police Department, serving from 1967-1971. He then went on to advance his career in law enforcement with the McHenry County Sheriff Office from 1971-1997. Throughout his time at the Sheriff Office, he was promoted from Patrol to Detectives.  He served the community for many years as Sergeant of Detectives at the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office.

Larry learned to play the accordion at the young age of 10.  He enjoyed playing in a family band; with his mom on drums and a family friend on guitar.  They played many nights at the former Twinkling Star Bar on Rose Farm Road.  He continued to play accordion and piano, while his daughters were growing up, and they laughed while dancing to his honkey tonk tunes.   Many grandchildren have had the chance to enjoy his music also.

During his retirement he enjoyed traveling with his wife to numerous National Parks. Larry was a loving and devoted family man who also had a special love for his pet dachshunds.  He was an amazing woodworker/craftsman who treasured making one-of-a-kind gifts for friends and family.  Larry has spent many years serving on The McHenry County Fair Board and was recognized as a Friend of the Illinois County Fair recipient. Larry spent his lifetime serving our country and his local community. 

Larry is survived by his loving wife Mary Macheroux of 61 years and his five daughters, Katherine (Mike) Wever, Robin (Dan) Luckey, Kim Farley, Debbie (Jim) Welker and Jennie Arndt (Jim Militello). twelve grandchildren, David (Jen) Beirau, Dana Beirau Wright, Troy Luckey (Rocio Morales), Trever (Kaitlyn) Luckey, Trent (Erica) Luckey, Todd (Catherine) Wever, Alex Wever, Brad (Kara) Wever, Andrew Arndt, Austin Arndt, Cody Welker, Cheyenne Welker. He is also blessed with having fourteen great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Ester Macheroux and a son in law Thomas Farley.

A visitation will be held on Monday, July 8, 2024 at the Schneider Leucht Merwin Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary, Woodstock from 3:00 to 7:00 pm with a Funeral Service held at 7:00 pm.  Interment services will be private.

Memorial may be made in his honor to the McHenry County 4-H Youth Foundation, P.O. Box 1430 Woodstock, IL 60098.