LaVerne H. Harms Obituary (1917 - 2019)

LaVerne H. Harms, 101, of Lexington, IL passed away at 8:10 a.m. Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Heritage Health, El Paso, IL Cremation rites were accorded, and a Private Family Service will be held Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Heritage Health, El Paso, IL with Rev. Dave Ehlers officiating. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Inurnment will be in Lawndale Cemetery, Colfax, IL. Calvert-Johnson & Musselman Memorial Home, Lexington, IL is assisting the family with services. LaVerne was born March 1, 1917 in Colfax, IL the daughter of Claus and Rachel Winterland Petersen. She married Samuel J. Harms January 2, 1940 in Chenoa, IL and they had celebrated 79 years of marriage. He survives along with three children Loren (Linda) Harms and Larry (Barb) Harms both of Lexington and Karen (Mark) Young of Bloomington; eight grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents one brother, three sisters, and one grandson. LaVerne was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Lexington and the Ladies Society at the church. She enjoyed baking pies and sharing them with others. LaVerne was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed her family. The family would like to thank the staff at Heritage Health, El Paso and Advocate Hospice for their loving care.