LaVerne L. Wernle

August 7, 1922 - June 15, 2022

LaVerne L. E. Wernle, age 99 of Marine, IL, died Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. She was born on Monday, August 07, 1922, in Worden, IL, the daughter of Julius and Clara (nee Kruckeberg) Henke. On Sunday, June 26, 1949, she married Leto Wernle at Midway E & R Church, Midway, IL, who passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2008. She was a member of United Church of Christ of Marine, Marine, IL; Women's Guild of the church; and Ladies Aid of the church. After her schooling, Mrs. Wernle cleaned houses for Dr. Hirsch in Edwardsville, IL, then for the Suppiger family also in Edwardsville. After marriage, she lived in Highland until they moved to a farm in Marine, IL in 1963. She had a big flower garden, enjoyed feeding and watching birds, and raising a variety of chickens and lots of other animals. Survivors include: Daughter - Carla M. Wernle, Marine, IL Daughter - Connie L. Eckert, Troy, IL Daughter - Marsha K. (Tony) Angaran, Mount Horeb, WI Son-In-Law - Kenneth "Mike" Cook, Troy, IL Sister - Laurine Bertels, Marine, IL Brother - Julius Henke, Edwardsville, IL Grandchild - Aaron M. Wernle Grandchild - Jennifer (Dan) Sanchez Grandchild - Steven M. Cook Grandchild - Brandon J. Angaran Grandchild - Bryce A. Angaran, twin Grandchild - Brooke N. Angaran, twin Grandchild - Christina M. Cook Grandchild - Robbie J. (Mark) Abramovs Grandchild - Jaclyn C. (Henrique) Stark Grandchild - Dana J. (Daniel) Range Great Grandchild - Kaylee Abramovs Great Grandchild - Declan K. Ledbetter Great Grandchild - Taylor M. Petri Great Grandchild - Addelyn Abramovs Great Grandchild - Jayce Cook Great Grandchild - Melina L. Stark Great Grandchild - Nathan D. Stark Great Grandchild - Easton B. Range. She was preceded in death by: Father - Julius M. Henke Mother - Clara M. (nee Kruckeberg) Henke Husband - Leto Wernle - Died 9/20/2008 Daughter - Margo A. Cook Son - Ronnie G. Wernle - Died 8/14/1951 Son - Terry L. Wernle - Died 3/10/2001 Son-In-Law - Gerald Eckert - Died 7/12/2007 Brother - Marvin Henke Brother - Richard Henke Grandson - Jerome "Jay" Wernle - Died 12/27/1990. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Graveside Service will be at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL, with Rev. Philip H. Kershner, Pastor, United Church of Christ of Marine, Marine, IL, officiating. Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to United Church of Christ of Marine, Marine, IL.