LaVerne J. Thackaberry, 91 of Pittsboro, NC (formerly Des Plaines, IL) was born August 30, 1932 in Chicago, IL to the late Herman and Elsie (nee Klotz) Langosch and passed away May 11, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe, and she leaves behind two children, Scott Thackaberry and Linda Yeargin, three grandchildren, Peter, Katharine and, Elizabeth and four great grandchildren, Rollie, Ezra, Jackson and Aria.
She loved her job as Director of General Assistance for Elk Grove TWP where she served for 15 years, retiring at the age of 60. In her words “I enjoyed being able to help the people, and it just feels good.” She also was a hardcore Chicago Cub fan and watched every game when possible. LaVerne loved to travel with her husband and they visited many countries around the world.
Friends and family will gather for a visitation for LaVerne that will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016, following a funeral service at 12:00 PM. An entombment will occur at Ridgewood Memorial Park, 9900 North Milwaukee Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016, after the funeral service.
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