BESSEMER, Mich. - LaVerne K. (nee Eden) Larson, 85, died on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Bessemer.

LaVerne was born on Jan. 8, 1941, a daughter of Bert and Glades Eden, on their farm in Stockton, Illinois. She was the fifth of eight children, Jean, James, Marion, Merrietta, LouAnn, Ruby and Robert. LaVerne was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Massbach, Illinois. She graduated from Stockton High School.

On June 19, 1965, LaVerne married Roger John Larson. She resided for more than 60 years in Rockford, Illinois.

LaVerne was a homemaker, mother, secretary at Atwood Crawford & Co., Rockford College, and the University of Illinois - College of Medicine, and an active volunteer. She was creative, designed patterns, taught quilting lessons and hand-applique with artwork displayed at the Freeport Art Museum and the American Quilt Show.

LaVerne and Roger were blessed with two daughters, Cynthia and Jill. Cynthia married Barry Huizenga. LaVerne’s grandchildren are Lars Huizenga, Elle and Nick Dankel, Anders and Cassi Huizenga, Gunar and Rea Huizenga, and Nils and Nikki Huizenga. LaVerne was great-grandma to Marlowe Huizenga, Grey Huizeng and Henrik Dankel. Jill married Jarrod Evilsizor.

Jill, Jarrod and their dogs, Buddy and Sister, provided care and love to LaVerne in their home the last year of her life.

At the family’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no service.

Remembrances may be mailed to Jill Evilsizor, 1114 Eli Ave., Bessemer, MI 49911.

Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting the family with arrangements. To send online condolences or to share a memory, please go to lakesidememorialchapel.com.