LaVerne R. Davis

LaVerne R. Davis, 92, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away August 15, 2017 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Neshkoro, WI on February 27, 1925.  When she was 1 year old, her parents moved to Waukegan.  She later attended Immaculate Conception grade school, and then graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1943.  At the USO she met her future husband, Eugene, who was stationed at Great Lakes Naval Station.  They were married in 1945 at Immaculate Conception Church, and were together for 61 years until his death in 2006.  She was an active member in her church, including the Alter and Rosary Society and Christian Family Movement.  She volunteered for many charities including St Jude's Children’s Hospital, American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society.  Besides her thorough enjoyment of cooking and baking for her family, she especially loved flowers, and her rose garden was her pride and joy.  She also was a talented seamstress and made most of her and her children's clothes.  Her whole life was devoted to her husband; raising and nurturing her 8 children while always showing the gift of hospitality by hosting gatherings for family and friends.  Her house was filled with love an laughter.

Survivors include her children, Kathleen (Rickard, deceased) Gantar, Patricia (William) Behrens, Michael Davis, John (Diana) Davis, Maureen (Donald) Duba, and Thomas Davis; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Catherine Davis.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene; parents, Peter and Nora Resheske; brother, Gordon Resheske; daughter, Mary Harris; and son, James Davis.

We would like to express our appreciation to Vitas Hospice Group for their support.  Also a special thank you to all her numerous caregivers throughout the years; our deepest gratitude to Mary Ann Laws for her loving devotion to our mother.

A visitation will take place Monday, August 21, 2017 from 9:00 until 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception, 508 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville, IL.