Laverne Houzenga age 92 of Clinton, IA passed away Thursday Oct. 31, 2024 at his home. Funeral will be held Monday 10:30 AM at the Pape Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be at Fulton Township Cemetery in Fulton, IL. Casket bearers will be Kevin, Andrew, Justin, Cody, Colin, Austin, and Jace Houzenga, and Brad Holesinger. Honorary pallbearers will be Matt Wright, Scott Beasley, and Brandon Thompson. Memorials may be given to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com
Laverne was born on Sept. 11, 1932 in Morrison, IL the son of Bertrum “Bert” and Anna (Buikema) Houzenga. He attended the Crouch School of Whiteside County. Laverne served in the US Army from 1952-1954. He married Sylvia Huebner on Feb. 1, 1955 in Clinton, IA; she died in 2013. Laverne farmed most of his life while also working at Allied Steel and Quality Concrete. He attended Crossview Church in Fulton, IL. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren and family activities, baking, scratch offs, feeding and watching his outdoor friends.
Laverne is survived by his six children, Colleen (Bud) Thompson of Fulton, IL, Richard Houzenga of Clinton, IA, Cindy (Bob) Holesinger of Clinton, IA, Kent (Brandi) Houzenga of Killen, AL, Steve (Stephanie) Houzenga of Garden Plain, IL and Scott (Nancy) Houzenga of Clinton, IA;
16 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren; four sisters, Delores Stuart of Morrison, IL, Bernice Kyarsgaard of Camanche, IA, Jean Williams of Thomson, IL, and Ardella Houzenga of Savanna, IL; and many nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife- Sylvia, grandson-Michael, two brothers-Bernard and Cliff, and a sister-Darlene.
Colleen and family, my sincere condolences to you. I enjoyed visiting with your Dad when he shopped at Fareway. He was such a nice man! You look just like him, Colleen! I never would’ve guessed him to be in his 90’s. I was amazed when he told me how much he loved to bake and then give it away. He even brought me in a few cookies still warm one day, they were delicious! .
Sending heartfelt condolences ❤️
So sorry for your loss. Just make sure you keep all your precious memories with him in your heart. Sending prayers for the whole family.
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and comforting thoughts your way.
we are so sorry for your loss.
My condolences to the entire Houzenga family. Laverne will be very missed.
Everytime I would see him he would always talk , especially of his family with the biggest smile on his face. He was the proudest father and grandpa. And loved you all so much.
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We are very sorry for the families loss of their beloved patriarch.
Brownie & Deb
Saddened to hear the news of LaVerne. What a super nice guy with a gentle soul. Thoughts and prayers of Sympathy.
Scott , so sorry for loss your dad was one of our lookouts for the museum he’d tell the kids to get off our lawn. He was a great guy and be in our prayers at the Catholic Historical Center
My Heartfelt sympathies to All, Prayers of Comfort.
???? Will miss that 1st card at Christmas this year. Uncle Laverne and I would try to beat each other on who got Christmas card there first. Rest in Peace Uncle Laverne ???? ????.
I am so sorry for your loss. You have our prayers and are in our thoughts.