MARSEILLES — LaVerne Mae Cheatham, 95, of Marseilles, passed away Sunday, Oct. 14, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Marseilles with the Reverend Ghislain Inai officiating. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery in Marseilles. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home in Ottawa.

Pallbearers will be Austin Jeanblanc, Jacob Jeanblanc, Michael Cheatham, Daniel Cheatham Jr., Damon Ekstam, Donald Cheatham Jr. and Logan Cheatham.

LaVerne was born May 1, 1923, in Iron Mountain, Mich., the daughter of Earl and Eva (Peiche) Sweig. She married Stanley Cheatham on Dec. 18, 1943, in Evanston. He preceded her in death in January 1974.

Surviving are her children, Dennis L. (Gail) Cheatham, of Brentwood, Tenn., and their children, Dennis Jr., Michael, Matthew, Marc and Marshall; Diana M. Ekstam, of Marseilles, and her children, Dawn Jeanblanc, Denise, Danielle Borowski and Damon; Donald B. (Adrianne) Cheatham, of Crystal Falls, Mich., and their children, Donald Jr. and Angela; David S. (Rose) Cheatham, of Eagle Point, Ore., and their children, David J., Christina Ivey, and Jodi Remington; and Dr. Daniel L. (Lisa) Cheatham, of Ottawa, and their children, Daniel Jr., Rebecca Keesee and Michael; and one brother, Thomas (Ginger) Sweig, of Niagara, Wis. She also leaves 33 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, David Cheatham II; four brothers, Earl, Clarence, Francis and Jim Sweig; and one sister, Henrietta Goudreau.

LaVerne was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marseilles and had formerly worked for Owens-Illinois in Streator. She was a member of the American Legion and VFW auxiliaries.

Her special interests included cooking, bowling and going on bus tours with her friends, and she loved to dance. She adored her family and cherished her time spent with them, especially their family gatherings.

Memorial contributions may be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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