No Frills Fun Run - Year 11

Kevin Larson

Kevin Larson has lived in Elmhurst since 1969. Over that time, he has been a good friend to so many, from the halls of Jefferson school, Visitation, and York, to Elmhurst's many neighborhoods and businesses. Kevin is known for his humor, quick wit, and consistent and dependable kindness to everyone he encounters. He has spent the last 30 years working on his craft of refinishing furniture and kitchen cabinets with his small business, Furniture Facelift. Kevin had been experiencing pain and various symptoms, and in May, he was finally treated and then he was diagnosed in July with Stage IV Bladder cancer, which is aggressive and invasive. The tumors on his spine and the aggressive chemotherapy treatment he has been receiving have made it impossible for him to work.  Therefore, he has had a total loss of income. He has been a true inspiration and he has been determined to fight his cancer with everything he has. He has never lost his kindness and humor. 

Julie Woolfe

Julie Woolfe was an amazing mom to 5 beautiful unbelievable children. She was witty, quick with a jab, with the biggest heart. She recently lost her battle with stage 4 colon cancer but it wasn’t without a huge fight. Her friends and family will miss her immensely but we will remember her in our hearts.

Vanitha Lanoue

In March 2016 Vanitha was diagnosed with appendiceal cancer and then followed with a new diagnosis of breast cancer in 2018. She fought bravely with multiple recurrences of disease and received a stem cell replacement in September 2020 to battle Leukemia. On July 9th, 2021, she lost her battle with cancer and passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Her children and family were her life. She fought bravely with all that she had to make sure she was able to enjoy every moment with her friends and loved ones to the very end. She leaves behind her Husband Matthew of 21 years marriage and her children Sameera (12) and Alexander (11). She was resident of Elmhurst since 2004. She was very active in the community volunteering for numerous activities at Emerson Elementary and was heavily involved with her daughters Hockey program as well as sons football program (Elmhurst Chiefs and Elmhurst Bears). Her infectious smile and personality will be greatly missed by all that knew her.