Lavern E. Lallman Obituary (1927

Lavern E. Lallman was born on January 26, 1927, in Beckemeyer, Illinois, a son of Edward and Marie (Mizera) Lallman. He married Leona L. Lappe on April 26, 1947, at St. John's Church in Breese, Illinois and she survives in Beckemeyer. Mr. Lallman worked at Beckemeyer Smelter, Hunter Packing and was a custodian at Beckemeyer District 12 Grade School. He was a member of the Beckemeyer Methodist Church, a charter member of the Beckemeyer American Legion, and a veteran of the United States Coast Guard. Mr. Lallman enjoyed watching and playing sports, and coached the Beckemeyer American Legion Junior League baseball team to an undefeated season. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lavern E. Lallman entered into rest on Sunday, January 16, 2011, at his residence in Beckemeyer. He was 83 years of age. In addition to his wife Leona, Mr. Lallman is also survived by 3 daughters - Linda Williams and husband Jerry and Connie Lager and husband Ron, all of Carlyle and Debi Moss and husband Randy of Columbia, Tennessee; his grandchildren - Tara Ford, Shauna Lager (Roger), Justin Lager (Jill), Lucas Moss (Jenny), Katie Moss and Alex Moss; his step-grandchildren - Julie Schrader (Joe) and Christi Lappe (Tim); great grandchildren - Montana Ford, Brock Hawes and Jaedon Lager; step-great grandchildren - Justin and Jack Schrader and Lily Lappe; a sister - Gloria Van Dorn of Beckemeyer; his in-laws - Dolly Isaak, Babe Woltering (Teddy) and Edith Lappe (Pete) and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his mother- and father-in-law - George and Catherine (Schoo) Lappe; a sister - Loretta Wuebbels-Heinzman (Joe Wuebbels and Pete Heinzman); 2 brothers - Edgar Patton (Joan Patton and Marge Patton) and Gene Lallman and his in-laws - Sawdy Albat (Irene), Lorene Voland (Orbon), Bob Isaak, Walter Lappe (Viola), Edwin Lappe and Emil Van Dorn. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 20, 2011, at Zieren Day Funeral Home in Carlyle with Rev. Larry Patton, officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Beckemeyer Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Zieren Day Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 19, from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. and on Thursday from 9:00 - 11:00 A.M. Expressions of sympathy in Mr. Lallman's memory are suggested to the American Cancer Society, VNA-TIP Hospice or to the charity of the donor's choice and will be received at the funeral home. Previous EventsVisitation Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Zieren Funeral Home 1111 Clinton Street Carlyle, IL 62231 Visitation Thursday, January 20, 2011 Zieren Funeral Home 1111 Clinton Street Carlyle, IL 62231 Memorial Service Thursday, January 20, 2011 Zieren Funeral Home 1111 Clinton Street Carlyle, IL 62231