LaVerne N. True's Obituary
LaVerne N. True age 96, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at her home. LaVerne was born July 11, 1924 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Frank and Helen (Weirich) Witka.
On October 5, 1946 in Chicago, Il La Verne married Charles C. True. They were married for 47 years until his death in 1993. LaVerne worked in the Chicago public school system until they moved to Kansas where she devoted her life to taking care of her family.
LaVerne was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, and was supportive in the church. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends, cooking and doing cross stitch work. She also liked watching the Cubs play baseball and was a fan of KU.
LaVerne is survived by:
Children:
Terry True and wife Sandy of Liberty, MO
Reenie True of Neoga, IL
Cheryl Nelson and Ken of Phoenix, AZ
Pattie True of Phoenix, AZ
Nancy True-Zumalt and husband John of Charleston, S.C.
Tom True and wife Shelly of Chanute, KS
9 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren
LaVerne was preceded in death by her parents, husband Charles, and sisters Genevieve Brown and Loraine Hoban.
Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 10:00 AM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Chanute. With live streaming: https://www.facebook.com/St-Patrick-Catholic-Church 2034379966601678/
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Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 from 5-7 PM at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the St. Patrick’s Church and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Services entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720
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