Sheryl Denise (Larsen) Holle, age 56, passed away on May 17, 2025 surrounded by her children and family. Sheryl was born August 6, 1968 in Des Moines, Iowa. She was adopted by her loving parents Gary and Janet (Garrard) Larsen at nine days old. Sheryl grew up in Johnston, Iowa, attending Johnston schools and graduating in 1986. She attended Mid-AmericaContinue Reading
Sheryl Denise (Larsen) Holle, age 56, passed away on May 17, 2025 surrounded by her children and family.
Sheryl was born August 6, 1968 in Des Moines, Iowa. She was adopted by her loving parents Gary and Janet (Garrard) Larsen at nine days old. Sheryl grew up in Johnston, Iowa, attending Johnston schools and graduating in 1986. She attended Mid-America Nazarene College for two years.
On January 5, 1991, Sheryl married Kevin Holle. They lived in Clarksville, TN and Monett, MO until they settled in the Springfield, MO area in 1996. On top of being a mom to six different children, she managed to own and operate her own business, Once and Again, for several years and graduated with her Bachelors degree from Evangel in 2014. She traveled to several different continents over the years and passed that love of travel to her kids. She attended and served at Northside Christian Church in Springfield for 29 years. She cared deeply for orphans and children all over the world, and spent time advocating for and giving generously to organizations who care for them. God’s global mission was important to Sheryl and she loved supporting workers around the world. Her kindness and generosity were inspired by her faith in Jesus, who she loved and trusted in through many of life’s ups and downs. Sheryl’s greatest joys were being a mother to her children and Mimi to her grandchildren.
Sheryl is survived by: her husband Kevin Holle, her children; Grant Holle and wife Anna, Garrett Holle, Gavin Holle and wife Miranda, Greg Holle and wife Taylor, Galia Holle and Graycen Holle, all of the Springfield area. Grandchildren; Bennett Holle, Easton Holle, Marcus Holle, Muso Holle, Kylan Holle, Avery Holle, Aiden Holle and a grandchild due in June. Her mother Janet Larsen, brother Kevin Larsen both of Springfield and father-in-law Eldred Holle of Monett. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Sheryl was preceded in death by her father Gary Larsen, her mother-in-law Margaret Holle and sister-in-law Annette Holle.
Services will be held at Northside Christian Church on Thursday, May 22. Visitation will be at 12:30-2:00 PM with the service starting at 2:00 PM. A burial for the family and close friends will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorial donations can be made to Love Without Boundaries China Unity Initiative or Blackbox International Haiti Building Fund.
left a message on September 7, 2025:
I had no idea. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Sheryl loved her family deeply. She was always an advocate for them. She will be missed.
left a message on May 30, 2025:
Jenny and I are so saddened by the passing of mama Holle. She was such a blessing to me and so many. Her life was a great example of showing the love of Christ to those who she encountered. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We love you all very much.
left a message on May 22, 2025:
Kevin and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Remember the wonderful times together and keep those memories close to your heart. God bless
left a message on May 22, 2025:
Kevin, we’re so sorry to hear this. Our deepest sympathies for you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Praying God will grant you peace and comfort.
left a message on May 22, 2025:
Kevin: Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and your dear family at this difficult time. She fought the battle, and kept the faith. In Love and Prayers.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
left a message on May 22, 2025:
Our love and prayers go out to the family.
💜💜
left a message on May 20, 2025:
Sheryl left a lasting impression on me; from walking the streets of China to meeting up at a BBQ restaurant with all of the China Sisters in Virginia, she showed me love, compassion, and grace. She offered me words of encouragement as I was about to embark on the journey of being a single mom and she made sure to remind me that Jesus is the Way. It was an honor and privilege to have known her, and I rejoice in knowing she is now in the arms of Jesus, our living hope. My deepest condolences to Kevin and family. We will be praying for comfort and peace in the days ahead. Sending so much love from Virginia.
left a message on May 20, 2025:
Heaven has gained a wonderful loving Christian woman. Sheryl loved the Lord and her family. It is consoling to know that she was ready to meet the Lord. May God's love sustain your family during this time of sorrow. You are in our prayers.
left a message on May 19, 2025:
Our deepest condolences Kevin and family. Sheryl was beautiful inside and out. May God give you comfort during this most difficult time.
left a message on May 19, 2025:
The words just aren't there to say how heart broken I am to hear about Sheryl's passing She was a very special person, and I loved her and Kevin just like my own son & daughter. Even through all Sheryl's sickness & pain she never lost that beautiful smile, and was always thinking of others. I know Sheryl loved her Lord and Savior, and I know she is with Him today. I'll never forget Sheryl Holle, and I'm so thankful that I had the honor and privilege of knowing her. Rest in Piece Sheryl Holle, I love you dearly.
Kevin: Let me know if there is anything I can do for you during this time.
Praying for you Kevin, and your family.
Norris:
left a message on May 19, 2025:
We are so sorry for your loss. I wish I could offer more comfort. God Bless you and your family.
left a message on May 19, 2025:
The sfreemanOur thoughts and prayers
left a message on May 19, 2025:
Kevin and family,
I was so saddened to hear this news about Sheryl. My heart breaks for you and your family. I can only hope and pray that God will sustain you and give you comfort as you call upon him for strength and peace. As I read through her story, it made me realize that there is no doubt that she is now in the presence of Jesus, no more pain, no more tears, no more suffering. And that is a beautiful thing, but it is still hard for her loved ones left behind. May God bless and comfort you greatly, Kevin!
left a message on May 19, 2025:
Kevin, our hearts are broken for you and the kids. Word won’t help right now but please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott & Alex
left a message on May 19, 2025:
My heart, Thoughts and Prayers,Are all with you and your Family, Kevin , I’m so very sorry for your loss .
left a message on May 19, 2025:
Sheryl impacted my most formative years in ways I don’t think I’ll ever be able to fully express. She was such a bright light in my life, and every other kid who knew her loved her. She loved her kids so fiercely, I can only hope to love my own as much as she did. She was spectacular and her smile always made my heart soar. She will be terribly missed. Sending my prayers, hugs, and sympathy to all the holle kids and Kevin. I’m so sorry.
left a message on May 19, 2025:
We are so thankful for all of the love Sheryl has poured into Anna. It was a privilege to become friends through the years. We love all of you and will be praying for you as you walk through this time.
left a message on May 19, 2025:
So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family
left a message on May 18, 2025:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful wife. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.
left a message on May 18, 2025:
We mourn the loss of Sheryl from all the way in Recife, Brazil and wish so much that we could be in attendance for her service. Sheryl and her family have always been family friends, but they have also been supporters of our missions work here as well, almost since we moved here back in 2017. We are eternally grateful for their love and support. Sheryl's experience as a mom to a missionary in a foreign country brought comfort to my own mom as well, though I will especially remember Sheryl as the mom of my dear childhood friend, Garrett, and the way she supported and celebrated me as we grew up.
We pray that God would bring peace and comfort to all who knew Sheryl. We praise God for her faithfulness, generosity, love, and service to all who knew her (and even those who didn't). We thank Him that we will see her again and that this is just a temporary goodbye. We love you, Holle family ❤
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
left a message on May 18, 2025:
I only got to hang out with Sheryl a couple of times, but she was lovely to me. It was so obvious how much she adored all of her kids, and how much they love her right back. Seeing what incredible people they have become is a testament to who she was.
Though we didn’t know each other well, when Sheryl found out I was commuting from Joplin to Springfield at least once a week for my foster son’s visits with his bio family, she paid for me and both of my sons to have a membership at the aquarium there. It gave us something fun to do while we waited for little bro, and I thanked God for Sheryl and her generosity each time we went. As a young single mother, I would not have been able to afford that on my own. My Levi got to pet his favorite animals (stingrays), and I got to hear my nonverbal son Jacob say “joyafish” (jellyfish) over and over because he was so excited.
I’m not sure how it’s possible because we haven’t spoken in years, but her loss has been so palpable to me. The world feels different without Sheryl in it and I’m so sad I won’t get to hug her again and remind her how precious she is.
I don’t know what I could say that would be comforting to her kids besides that she left pieces of herself in each of you, and people see that, and the world is better for it.
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left a message on September 7, 2025:
I had no idea. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Sheryl loved her family deeply. She was always an advocate for them. She will be missed.
left a message on May 30, 2025:
Jenny and I are so saddened by the passing of mama Holle. She was such a blessing to me and so many. Her life was a great example of showing the love of Christ to those who she encountered. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We love you all very much.
left a message on May 22, 2025:
Kevin and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Remember the wonderful times together and keep those memories close to your heart. God bless
left a message on May 22, 2025:
Kevin, we’re so sorry to hear this. Our deepest sympathies for you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Praying God will grant you peace and comfort.
left a message on May 22, 2025:
Kevin: Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and your dear family at this difficult time. She fought the battle, and kept the faith. In Love and Prayers.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
left a message on May 22, 2025:
Our love and prayers go out to the family.
💜💜
left a message on May 20, 2025:
Sheryl left a lasting impression on me; from walking the streets of China to meeting up at a BBQ restaurant with all of the China Sisters in Virginia, she showed me love, compassion, and grace. She offered me words of encouragement as I was about to embark on the journey of being a single mom and she made sure to remind me that Jesus is the Way. It was an honor and privilege to have known her, and I rejoice in knowing she is now in the arms of Jesus, our living hope. My deepest condolences to Kevin and family. We will be praying for comfort and peace in the days ahead. Sending so much love from Virginia.
left a message on May 20, 2025:
Heaven has gained a wonderful loving Christian woman. Sheryl loved the Lord and her family. It is consoling to know that she was ready to meet the Lord. May God's love sustain your family during this time of sorrow. You are in our prayers.
left a message on May 19, 2025:
Our deepest condolences Kevin and family. Sheryl was beautiful inside and out. May God give you comfort during this most difficult time.
left a message on May 19, 2025:
The words just aren't there to say how heart broken I am to hear about Sheryl's passing She was a very special person, and I loved her and Kevin just like my own son & daughter. Even through all Sheryl's sickness & pain she never lost that beautiful smile, and was always thinking of others. I know Sheryl loved her Lord and Savior, and I know she is with Him today. I'll never forget Sheryl Holle, and I'm so thankful that I had the honor and privilege of knowing her. Rest in Piece Sheryl Holle, I love you dearly.
Kevin: Let me know if there is anything I can do for you during this time.
Praying for you Kevin, and your family.
Norris:
left a message on May 19, 2025:
We are so sorry for your loss. I wish I could offer more comfort. God Bless you and your family.
left a message on May 19, 2025:
The sfreemanOur thoughts and prayers
left a message on May 19, 2025:
Kevin and family,
I was so saddened to hear this news about Sheryl. My heart breaks for you and your family. I can only hope and pray that God will sustain you and give you comfort as you call upon him for strength and peace. As I read through her story, it made me realize that there is no doubt that she is now in the presence of Jesus, no more pain, no more tears, no more suffering. And that is a beautiful thing, but it is still hard for her loved ones left behind. May God bless and comfort you greatly, Kevin!
left a message on May 19, 2025:
Kevin, our hearts are broken for you and the kids. Word won’t help right now but please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott & Alex
left a message on May 19, 2025:
My heart, Thoughts and Prayers,Are all with you and your Family, Kevin , I’m so very sorry for your loss .
left a message on May 19, 2025:
Sheryl impacted my most formative years in ways I don’t think I’ll ever be able to fully express. She was such a bright light in my life, and every other kid who knew her loved her. She loved her kids so fiercely, I can only hope to love my own as much as she did. She was spectacular and her smile always made my heart soar. She will be terribly missed. Sending my prayers, hugs, and sympathy to all the holle kids and Kevin. I’m so sorry.
left a message on May 19, 2025:
We are so thankful for all of the love Sheryl has poured into Anna. It was a privilege to become friends through the years. We love all of you and will be praying for you as you walk through this time.
left a message on May 19, 2025:
So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family
left a message on May 18, 2025:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful wife. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.
left a message on May 18, 2025:
We mourn the loss of Sheryl from all the way in Recife, Brazil and wish so much that we could be in attendance for her service. Sheryl and her family have always been family friends, but they have also been supporters of our missions work here as well, almost since we moved here back in 2017. We are eternally grateful for their love and support. Sheryl's experience as a mom to a missionary in a foreign country brought comfort to my own mom as well, though I will especially remember Sheryl as the mom of my dear childhood friend, Garrett, and the way she supported and celebrated me as we grew up.
We pray that God would bring peace and comfort to all who knew Sheryl. We praise God for her faithfulness, generosity, love, and service to all who knew her (and even those who didn't). We thank Him that we will see her again and that this is just a temporary goodbye. We love you, Holle family ❤
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
left a message on May 18, 2025:
I only got to hang out with Sheryl a couple of times, but she was lovely to me. It was so obvious how much she adored all of her kids, and how much they love her right back. Seeing what incredible people they have become is a testament to who she was.
Though we didn’t know each other well, when Sheryl found out I was commuting from Joplin to Springfield at least once a week for my foster son’s visits with his bio family, she paid for me and both of my sons to have a membership at the aquarium there. It gave us something fun to do while we waited for little bro, and I thanked God for Sheryl and her generosity each time we went. As a young single mother, I would not have been able to afford that on my own. My Levi got to pet his favorite animals (stingrays), and I got to hear my nonverbal son Jacob say “joyafish” (jellyfish) over and over because he was so excited.
I’m not sure how it’s possible because we haven’t spoken in years, but her loss has been so palpable to me. The world feels different without Sheryl in it and I’m so sad I won’t get to hug her again and remind her how precious she is.
I don’t know what I could say that would be comforting to her kids besides that she left pieces of herself in each of you, and people see that, and the world is better for it.
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