LaVerne E. Elder

April 25, 1937 - July 26, 2015

LaVerne E. Elder, 78, of Springfield died at 3:19 am Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born April 25, 1937 in Springfield to Eugene and Florence (Ishmeal) Elder. He was preceded in death by his parents. He married Marilyn Needham and she survives.

Also surviving are three children, Steve, Lee and Susan; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a brother, Robert “Bud” C. Elder; one niece and one nephew.

LaVerne worked as a printer and retired from the State Journal Register.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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Memorial contributions may be made to:

The Alzheimer’s Association.

Service Information

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Memorial Information

Memorial contributions may be made to:

The Alzheimer’s Association.

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Keith posted on 7/29/15

I hope you know, you will see him again, when your time comes.

Keith posted on 7/29/15

I hope you know, you will see him again, when your time comes.

Keith posted on 7/29/15

Thinking of you Marilyn, Lee and family and wishing you PEACE and COMFORT as you remember Vern and all the good times you had. Wishing you PEACE to bring comfort, COURAGE to face the days ahead and LOVING MEMORIES to forever hold in your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. You have our deepest sympathy. Sincerely Call Keith & Family

Keith posted on 7/29/15

Denise Hall Swanson posted on 7/28/15

Marilyn, Steve, Lee, and Susie: I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. May your memories bring you peace and comfort during this most difficult time. Praying for all of you.

Denise Hall Swanson posted on 7/28/15

Marilyn, Steve, Lee, and Susie: I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. May your memories bring you peace and comfort during this most difficult time. Praying for all of you.

Jim cribbett posted on 7/28/15

MARILYN and family. We, jane and I, we're shocked to see Verne's obit. in the paper. Seems like yesterday we ran into you in Walmart. We are sorry to hear of Vernes passing. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim cribbett posted on 7/28/15

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