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LaVerna Schrader Obituary

Schrader, LaVerna C. LaVerna C. Schrader, aged 73 of Wyoming, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Leona Kosik. She will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 53 years, Don; children, Dawn and John DeRidder, Bonnie and Craig Johnston, Gregory and Brandi Schrader; nine grandchildren; and thousands of friends. LaVerna was a loving, caring woman who always put others first. She was happiest helping others and was her grandchildren's biggest cheerleader. She naturally attracted those who needed help and always made sure their needs were met. LaVerna was known to "converse" with the referees asking, "Is this your cell phone? It must be yours because it has a lot of missed calls!" A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11:00 am at St. John Vianney Church, 4101 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming. Intombment Resurrection Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming on Monday from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. There will be a vigil service on Monday at the funeral home at 7:30 pm, which will include a time for sharing memories. Memorial contributions may be made to International Myeloma Foundation. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Grand Rapids Press from Jul. 3 to Jul. 5, 2015.

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July 6, 2015

What a Great women,keeping your family an our thoughts and prayers.Our deepest sympathy.The Short Family

Mandy Siebelink

July 6, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Johnston family at this time.

Amanda Pawson

July 6, 2015

Bonnie and Family,

My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Your Mom was a very warm and giving person. I am very sorry for your loss of such a beautiful lady.

Richard Rakowski

July 5, 2015

Uncle Donny and family. I am so sorry to hear the news. Aunt LaVerna will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you all.

Greg & Karen Jones

July 4, 2015

To Greg, Brandi and the Schrader family, you have our deepest sympathy with the lost of your Mother. Karen and I will keep you in our prayers !

Dan Zylstra

July 4, 2015

Don, you and LaVerna have been the very best of neighbors. I always admired how you two did everything together and how much time you spent with your children and grandchildren. LaVerna will be missed.

July 4, 2015

LaVerna was an angel to all that knew her. I was blessed to be a best friend of LaVerna and Don. She put the needs of others ahead of her needs on every occasion. Don knows that she is watching over him always from her place in heaven with our Lord.

July 3, 2015

Don and Family, I send my condolences to you. Laverna was one of my special Rainbow Grill friends. My prayers are with you. May God give you grace in this difficult time.
Brenda Banga

Janet Rooker

July 3, 2015

Laverna will be greatly miss. She was always such a joy. Seems like the better I got to know her the closer I seem to get know her. I love ya , Laverna. You will be miss my friend.

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