Service Details
A graveside service will be held at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 1409 South Wolf Road, Hillside, Illinois on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 11:00am.
Verna C. Willerth (nee: Heyel) age 102, passed away quietly in her sleep on August 26, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born on April 22, 1922 to Nicholas and Grace Heyel. Verna grew up in Glidden, Wisconsin and graduated from the Glidden High School in 1940. On November 26, 1946, she married the love of her life Warren O. Willerth. Verna was a very spiritual woman with a smile for everyone and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Verna is survived by her children Everett (Donna) Willerth and Dale (Susan) Willerth and 6 grandchildren; Joseph Willerth, Juliet Baird, Amy Heppert, Katie Grabert, Carrie Neuman, Kim Velleman and 13 great grandchildren; Luke Baird, Dominique Baird, Benjamin Willerth, Christina Heppert, Vinnie Heppert, Brooklyn Grabert, Jackson Grabert, Madison Grabert, Ashlyn Grabert, Adelynn Neuman, Cameron Neuman, Aiden Velleman and Elise Velleman.
Verna will be dearly missed by her family and many friends.
Greg and Dianne (Willerth) Dopka says
Rest in peace Aunt Verna,
We will remember your smiling face and tender demeanor.
Deb Naylor says
Aunt Verna was a sweet and delightful person. We visited her several times while she was still in her home in Northlake and in Villa Scalabrini. She was so happy to have visitors and we loved chatting with her. She had mentioned that for her 100th birthday she wanted a “tutu” party since her birthday was on April 22, 1922 (lots of twos). Our family showed up wearing tutus, and even my 94 year old dad, Don Willerth (Warren’s brother) wore one. It was adorable to see the two of the old Gliddenites sitting side by side chatting in their wheelchairs, clearly so happy to see each other. Rest in Peace Aunt Verna.
Doris (Willerth) Lovern says
Such a life well lived, Aunt Verna! I will always miss your visits and sense of humor, especially your most recent “Tu Tu” party in 2022, celebrating your incredible 💯th Birthday 🥳
May you rest peacefully as you reunite with your dearly beloved 💕
May the Lord bless you and keep you🙏🏻