Laverne M. German

Laverne M. German, of Farmington, formerly of Yates City, passed away at 8:38 a.m., on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Farmington Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on January 19, 1924, in Virden, IL, to William and Mary (Harris) Stockham. She married John "Bernard" German on February 1, 1947, in Brimfield. He preceded her in death on July 14, 2003.

She is survived by three children, Sandy (Don) Peckham of Farmington, Ben (Terri) German of Yates City, and Tim (Steph) German of Maitland, FL; one daughter-in-law, Jill German; nine grandchildren, Chris Peckham, Carma Peckham, Amy Wright, Nick German, Bobby German, Bo German, Bret German, Brooke Skaggs, and Allie Ost; nineteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
She is also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Dan German; two brothers, Bill Stockham and Bob Stockham; and three grandchildren.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the Yates City Community Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Farmington Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for their entertainment and activity department. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.