Laverne J. Andersen, 91, of Rockford, IL, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. He was born December 30, 1926 in Genoa, IL, the son of James and Katharine (Manser) Andersen. Laverne graduated from Genoa High School and went on the serve in the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Louise Foley on May 25, 1957. Laverne worked for Wilson Electric for many years. He was a member of the Plumber and Pipefitter Union. Laverne loved camping and cooking out on the grill.
Laverne is loved and missed by his wife of 61 years, Louise; sons, Douglas Andersen, and Alan (Yuka) Andersen; grandchildren, Tara Andersen, Brian (Alyza) Andersen, and Tony Garner; great-grandchild, Thomas Andersen; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and one brother.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 18, 2018 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the family. To share a condolence, please visit www.Sunsetfhmemgardens.com.
