Laverna Lydia Ammann, age 94 of Highland, IL, died Saturday, July 19, 2014, at Saint Luke's Hospital-West in Chesterfield, MO. She was born on Friday, August 1, 1919, in Carlyle, IL, the daughter of Fred W. and Louisa (nee Steffen) Wiese. On Saturday, August 07, 1937, she married Lester John Ammann who passed away on Monday, April 7, 2008. She was a member of Evangelical United Church of Christ. Laverna was born in Carlyle, IL, and lived with her Aunt Louise, after her Mother's death. At age 13 she moved to Jamestown, IL, where she helped the Emil Foehner family and then the Tony Gnaedinger family with household chores. She moved to Highland and worked at Florence's Beauty Shop, Tschannen 5 & 10 cent store (for 10 years), Ziegler Jewelry Store , and Super Value Bakery (for 10 years). She enjoyed dancing, playing Bingo, hosting Card Parties, gardening and raising flowers. Survivors include: Son – Dennis L. (Karen) Ammann, Ballwin, MO Daughter – Diane K. Chappel, Vandalia, IL Grandchild – Julie E. (Patrick) Gribbon, Wildwood, MO Grandchild – Jennifer M. (Stephen) Berry, Chesterfield, MO Grandchild – Susan J.(Christopher) DePaul, Wildwood, MO Grandchild – Christopher J. Chappel, Collinsville, IL Grandchild – Sarah L. (Fiance William J. Price) Ammann, St. Louis, MO Grandchild – W. Ryan (Kimberley) Chappel, Vacaville, CA Grandchild – Melissa D. (Fiance Ken Lounsbury) Chappel, Winfield, IL Grandchild – Megan K. (Kyle) Miller, Auroroa, IL Great Grandchild – Kyle P. Gribbon Great Grandchild – Sophie M. Berry Great Grandchild – Jack S. Berry Great Grandchild – William D. Gribbon Great Grandchild – Ethan C. DePaul Great Grandchild – Charlotte J. DePaul Great Grandchild – Jack W. Chappel Great Grandchild – Dylan H. Chappel Sister – Arlene A. Gustafson, Highland, IL She was preceded in death by: Husband – Lester J. Ammann (died 4/7/2008) Father – Fred W. Wiese Mother – Louisa Wiese nee Steffen Brother – Lester Wiese Brother – Harold Wiese Brother – Elvin Wiese Sister – Gladys A. Hug (died 2/16/2007) Sister – Eleanor L. Bircher (died 7/19/2013) Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, July 28, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, and from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, on Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, with Rev. Christopher W. Hill, Senior Pastor, officiating. Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Evangelical United Church of Christ.