LaVerne Stolzenberger, 91, of Lamar, Colo., formerly of Sabetha, died on April 22, 2020, at the Prowers Medical Center.

LaVerne was born on July 1, 1928, in Sabetha to Walter Lee and Sara Fern (Hampton) Chase.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Paul Stolzenberger; her parents; brother, Earl Chase; and grandson, J.W. Stolzenberger.

LaVerne is survived by her children, Cheryl (Clinton) Ashley of Lamar, Colo., and William Lee Stolzenberger of Mayetta; grandchildren, Tammy (Gilbert) Herrera, Jeri (Rob) Hernandez, Danny Stolzenberger, Darrell (Jodi) Stolzenberger, Shonda Stolzenberger, Jessie Stolzenberger and Billy Joe (Jessica) Stolzenberger; thirteen great-grandchildren; and twelve great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Marvin (Rosalie) Chase of Kansas City, Kan.; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other family; and a host of friends.

A Celebration of Life Service for LaVerne will be held Thursday morning, July 2, at 10:00 at the Trinity Church of the Brethren, in Sabetha.

A visitation with family will follow from noon to 2:00 at the church.