Laverne L. Plackemeier of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017, at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late James F.E. Plackemeier; cherished daughter of the late Reinhard and Selma Koper; devoted mother of Jean K. (the late Jim) Bray, Jeff (Tracy) Plackemeier, and the late Steve Plackemeier, and mother-in-law to Cindy Plackemeier; loving grandmother of Benjamin J. Plackemeier, Ryan S. (Kristen) Plackemeier, and Kendra I. (Eric) Dorsett; and treasured great-grandmother of Lydia and Samatha Plackemeier.
Laverne was an avid reader and loved solving crossword puzzles. Her talents included playing the piano and crocheting afghans, which she did for each baby to join the family. She also loved to cheer on the St. Louis Cardinals. Laverne was deeply loved, and will be missed greatly by all who knew her.
Memorials may be made to The Hearing Loss Association of Greater St. Louis in care of Mary Stodden, 3328 Town & Country Lane, St. Charles, MO, 63301, or St. John U.C.C.