Vera M. Lascelles

1926 - 2011

Vera M. Lascelles, 85, of Havana, passed away at Lewis Memorial Christian Village in Springfield at 4:44 a.m. on Thursday, December 08, 2011. She was born May 8, 1926 in rural Havana to Louis and Addie (Opp) Schmidt. She married Melvin Lascelles on March 15, 1945 in Havana.

Mrs. Lascelles is survived by her husband, Melvin, of Havana, two daughters, Melba (John) Upton of Jacksonville, Marla (Frederick) Wiemer of Easton and one son, Melvin (Karla) Lascelles Jr., of Easton. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one brother, Ernest Schmidt of Mason City. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Ruby Lascelles and Gladys Parrott and one brother, Donald Schmidt, Sr.

Mrs. Lascelles was a member of the Central Christian Church in Havana, where she was involved with the Christian Women’s Fellowship. She was also a member of the Easton Women’s Club. She enjoyed spending time with her family and working puzzles. She helped her husband for many years on the family farm.

Visitation will be held at the Hurley Funeral Home in Havana from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2011. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at 11:00 at the Central Christian Church in Havana. Rev. Emily Williams will officiate. Burial will follow the services at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana.

Memorial contributions may be made to her church. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.

Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.