Lawrence “Larry” Walsh Jr., a longtime state senator who served as Will County executive for 16 years has passes away at his Elwood home due to complications of prostate cancer. He was 72 years old. Let us tell you that since 2014, Walsh had been suffering from prostate cancer. The same, he announced in August. His cancer is back. Also Elwood Democrats were absent from county board meetings since late last year. Because his health had deteriorated.

Will County Board Speaker Dennis Winfrey said in a statement Wednesday evening that, "Larry's death is certainly a great loss to the community." "He devoted his life to service. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve with them and learn from them. He touched many lives, built relationships and worked with people from all walks of life in his life.

Walsh started his political life in 1970. When he was 21 years old. At a very young age, he was elected a member of the Elwood School Board. Three years later in 1973, he was elected as Jackson Township Supervisor. Also, Walsh served on the Will County Board in 1974 and again in 1992, and represented the 43rd District from April 1997 to January 2005 as Illinois State Senator.

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