LaVerne A Timm, age 97 of Centreville, passed away at her home on June 8, 2024.  She was born in Sturgis on June 19, 1926 the daughter of Lewis and Sylvia (Fish) Shears.  On August 31, 1945 she would marry the love of her life, Donald Timm, in Centreville.  LaVerne and Donald would start their lives together in a home, where both of them lived in since 1946.  She was a busy lady and was employed at many local businesses; she was an inspector at Dr. Denton's office, worked at the paper factory in Three Rivers, Iva Lee in Shipshewana, IN, Union Products, and Power Magnetics in Sturgis.  In her limited free time, LaVerne enjoyed reading and taking longs walks.  Tending to her yellow roses in her garden and crocheting afghans were a must.  Above all else, traveling the country with her loving family was her favorite, stepping foot in every state except three.

LaVerne is survived by her daughter, Donna Miller of Centreville; grandchildren, Dawn (Robert) Wood and Robert Miller; great-grandchildren, Joshua (Lori) Miller, Douglas Wood, and Mikayla Wood; great-great-grandchild, Kali Miller; siblings, Pat Rice, Sharon McCann, Bette Schwartz, Arthur Shears, and Harold (Lily) Shears.  She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Dorothy Noel, sister Lucille Shears, sister Loray Fager, brother Lewis Shears, Jr., sibling B.J. Sleight, and loving husband Donald Timm.

Visitation for LaVerne will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2024 from 1pm until 2pm at the Eickhoff Funeral Home (311 West Main Street, Mendon, MI 49072) with funeral services beginning at 2pm with Pastor Moore officiating.  Following the service burial will take place in Prairie River Cemetery in Centreville. It is suggested that donations and contributions be made out to the family.  Condolences and memories may be expressed to the family at eickhofffuneralhome.com