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Elaine Verner Obituary
ST. CHARLES – Elaine Verner, 83, of St. Charles, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by the love and prayers of her family, Tuesday, May 3, 2011.
She is survived by her husband, Donald; five sons, Tim (Mary) Verner of Parkville, Mo., Paul (Sherri) Verner of Frisco, Texas, John (Candice) of St. Charles, David of Aurora and Dan (Diane) of Island Lake; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, James (Ruth) Benson of Aurora; one sister, Carol (Bob) Nelson of Maple Park; many nieces and nephews; one exchange student, Frank (Birte) Scheler of Germany; and a family of friends.
The family also wishes to express their appreciation to the caregiver for his loving care in her final year.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2011, at Grace Lutheran Church, Lily Lake. The service to celebrate her life will follow visitation and begin at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2011, at Whitney Cemetery.
A memorial has been established in her name to benefit the American Lung Association, Northern Illinois Food Bank and Grace Lutheran Church. Checks may be made to the "Elaine Verner Memorial" and mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, IL 60119. Tributes may also be forwarded to the same address or on the web at www.conleycare.com. Arrangements are being handled with care by Conley Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elaine Verner
May 7, 2011
We're saddened to learn of Elaine's passing. Ralph always enjoyned visiting with her at our class reunions as he knew Jim Benson years ago when we lived in Aurora. Our prayers are with you all. Didn't realize y'all have family in Frisco - not far from us in Richardson!
Ralph & Anne Rockwell Healy
Joseph Dannewitz
May 6, 2011
To my extended Verner family, sorry for OUR loss. Elaine was very special and unique. Keep your chins up and share the special talents that she was able to give to all of us. There is not enough space here to share what she meant to me.
Kathy Walz
May 6, 2011
Verner Family - I was saddened to read of the recent passing of Elaine. We became acquainted with your family at Grace Lutheran Church. My son, Keith, was involved in the Grace bike trips and participated in the "Christmas in the Barn" activities and became a friend of the "Verner" boys. Elaine will surely be missed - my prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
May 6, 2011
Don. . . Over the years as we attended our class reunions, we all came to enjoy our conversations with Elaine and grew to think of her as having been a member of the St. Charles High Class of 1948 tho it be as a proxy. As the word spreads through the class, I know they will join me in expressing our condolences to you and your entire family.
Daphne (Vanda) and Richard Manuel
May 6, 2011
Verner Family,
So sorry for your loss. I pray your heart gets lighter with each passing day.
Sandy Gilpin
Michael Leeseberg
May 6, 2011
Thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Angie Carlson
May 5, 2011
Our Thoughts and Prayers to the entire Verner Family. May wonderful memories of Elaine comfort you and God's grace be with you always.
Andi (Johnson) Tomlinson
May 5, 2011
The Verner boys, I cannot express the sorrow I feel about the loss of Our Mom, Elaine. She was everyone's mom growing up on Our Farm. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Jane Godar Kreiter
May 5, 2011
Tim, I'm sorry for your loss. As you know, I lost my Mom in April. It's rough to loose a Mom (especially as we near Mother's Day). But I feel I knew her a bit by knowing you. Your family and Elaine are in my prayers.
Dwayne Skare
May 5, 2011
Paul my thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family during this time.
Deb Denker
May 5, 2011
Don & Family:
The entire Denker family are holding all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Elaine was an incredible and giving person and we're blessed to have had her in our lives. May you feel God's presence during this difficult time.
Deb Denker
steve gunderson
May 5, 2011
Tim, we are so sorry to hear about your mom's passing-please accept our condolences...Steve & Susan Gunderson
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