Verna Hawley, age 87, of Friendship, Wisconsin died June 12, 2007 at the Moundview Memorial Extended Care in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 15, 2007 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. The Rev. Richard Church will officiate.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. until the time of service on Friday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home. 　
Verna was born April 18, 1920 in Elgin, Illinois to Robert Edward and Hazel (Rienking) Shrader. She married Elmer William Hawley on February 4, 1944 in Elgin, IL. The couple moved to Friendship, WI in 1970 and owned the Island Resort for many years.
Verna enjoyed knitting, sewing, creative cooking, nature and animals.
Verna was a active member of the Ladies Club in Friendship, WI.
Verna was preceded in death by her parents; husband (1987); brothers: Orlyn, Robert, and James; and sister, Shirley Foos.
Survivors:
Sister: Lucile Wright of Kansas City, MO
Sister: Patricia Gagnon of Greeley, CO
Sister: Roberta (James) Spitzer of Palm City, FL
Sister-in-law: Mary Lou Shrader of Wheaton, IL
Further survived by other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
I used to work for Verna and Bill at the resort. She taught me how to do hospital corners on beds!! Please accept my sympathy at her passing.
I only recently had met Verna but with regrets that I had not known her longer. She was a warm and loving person and will be missed.
To Verna’s Family: Her and Elmer’s kindness to me in 1978/1979 shall always be remembered with fondness. When I needed assistance, they were there to give me a hand. Thanks. Dennis Bubla/San Antonio, Texas
My sincere condolences to the family. I have known Verna for many years when she worked at Barbara Ann’s Boutique. I admired her for her quiet friendly personality.She brought that same demeanor as we shared our cancer related experiences in the Cancer Su
One of the best persons we have known-she will always be remembered in our hearts.