Obituary: Cecelia Jane (Larkin) Krahn, 93

Cecelia Jane (Larkin) Krahn, 93, of Whitewater, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 16, 2025, surrounded by the comfort of her adoring family. She was born July 5, 1932, in Whitewater, to Philip and Marie (McCune) Larkin. She was a graduate of the Whitewater College High School’s class of 1950.

On September 18, 1954, she was joined in marriage to the love of her life, Sidney Krahn. This union was blessed with their four children, Nancy, Paul, Steven, and Marie.

During her working years, Cecelia was employed at the Whitewater Raincoat Company, American Optical Company, and was the co-owner of CK’s Keg Liquor Store from 1980 to 1990.

She was proudly a lifetime resident of Whitewater and was faithfully a lifetime member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. She was also formerly a member of the Lioness Club.

Cecelia was preceded in death by her parents, Philip and Marie; her husband, Sid; her sisters: Roberta Fero, Monica Luebke, Genevive Langer, and Nora Meisner; her brothers: Lambert Larkin and Bernard “Stu” Larkin; and her grandson, Nathan Krahn.

She is survived by her children: Nancy Boyer, Paul (Sandy) Krahn, Steven (Darcie) Krahn, and Marie (David) Manthey; her 14 grandchildren; and her 15 great-grandchildren.

A visitation for Cecelia will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM, at Nitardy Funeral Home- Whitewater, 550 N. Newcomb Street, Whitewater, WI 53190. The funeral for Cecilia will begin at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery in Whitewater.

Nitardy Funeral Home- Whitewater is assisting the family.

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