Laverne Linville, 73, of Nappanee, Ind., passed away at 2:20 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen, Ind., after a short illness.

She was born July 5, 1940, in Pasacola, Mo., to Frank H. and Olli B. (Bowers) Duncan. On Oct. 19, 1957, she married Joseph T. Linville in Nappanee. He preceded her in death.

Laverne lived most of her life in the area. She had worked at Vitreous in Nappanee and LuAnn Nursing Home. She attended New Beginnings Assembly of God. Laverne loved her grandchildren.

She is survived by her sons: Dennis (Teresa) Linville, Ron (Nancy) Linville, both of Nappanee; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and sisters: Ann Severs, Lebanon, Ill.; Linda (John) Jones, Elkhart, Ind.

She was preceded in death by her daughter: Cindy Sawyer; brothers: Melvin, Frank, Norman and William Duncan; and a sister: Evelyn Grow.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 10, at the funeral home. Reverend Michael Tomlinson will officiate and burial will be in Union Center Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to United Cancer Services of Elkhart County or Harbor Light Hospice.