Laverne Koski

She was born on March 30,1929 in Milwaukee, Wi to Pearl (Pollari) and Edwin Eric Dyberg. Her mother passed away during a pregnancy complication when Laverne was 14, leaving Laverne and her father to run the family’s store and gas station in Trombly, south of Rock. She attended Rock Public School, where she met her grade school sweetheart- Leo Koski, and graduated in the Class of 1947. She married Leo on Aug 27,1950. Laverne worked as a cashier at Larson Bros. Store in Rock and later as a secretary at Emco K&K Manufacturing in Rock. Leo and Laverne enjoyed camping and traveling- they traveled to all lower 48 states. After retirement, they spent their winters in Lantana, Florida.

The Koski Home was where everyone gathered from large family dinners to local kids after school. The door was always open. Well into her 90’s, when you visited Laverne you had to take a seat at her table, let her pour you a cup of coffee and serve you a homemade baked good. These visits were the highlight of her day.

Laverne was ever present in her community. A member of Faith Lutheran Church and the church’s WELCA, Harvest Dinner, Wreath-making, and Finnish Mission Circle committees, Rock American Legion Auxiliary (she was the only living charter member), a 4-H Leader, TOPS club, bowling league and ladies card club. Laverne never let the grass grow under her feet. She had a green thumb- she loved tending to her geraniums, perennials, and raspberry patch. She mowed her own lawn at 94 years of age. She was a fabulous self taught seamstress. In later years, she loved to attend her great granddaughter’s sporting events at Mid Pen School and take her place on the bottom bleacher. She will be missed.

Laverne is survived by: A son, Larry (Roberta) Koski of Streamwood, IL. Daughter Susie (Tom) Beauchamp of Rock. Grandsons: Michael (Susan) Koski, Eric (Julie) Beauchamp and their children Lauren and Reid, Brian (Amber) Koski and their sons Brett, Branden, and Braylon. Grandaughter: Andrea (PJ) Croasdell and their daughters Camryn and Avery. Brother-in-law and sister-in-law, whom were much like a son and daughter, Ron and Gina Koski. A very special niece, Kim (Jim) Saffer and nephews Ron (Amy) Koski and Rick (Mandy) Koski and extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Leo on January 30,2005, her parents, her in-laws- Eino and Ina (Seppanen) Koski, her dear aunt- Lillian Flemmang and brother in law, Leslie Koski.

Laverne always said, ” the trick to a sharp mind and longevity was a daily newspaper crossword puzzle and a pot of coffee”.

The family would like to thank her loving caregivers at Transition Assisted Living, UPHS Hospice especially Melissa and Dr Vernette Carlson, Dr Erik Rubright, Casey Deshambo,PA

Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 26, 2024 at the Anderson Funeral Home in Gladstone. Rock American Legion Auxiliary services will be conducted at 5:00 p.m. Friday, at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel with funeral services to follow with Rev. Lon Hider officiating. A luncheon will be served following the funeral services at the Bay de Noc Room located at the Anderson Funeral Home. Burial will take place in the spring of the year in the Rock Cemetery. The Anderson Funeral Home is assisting the Koski family with the arrangements and online condolences can be directed to the family at andersonfuneralhomes.net.