“Mom, I miss you so much! I want everyone to know what love of God, family, country, and church that you and dad instilled into all of your children!...Read More » ”
3 of 24 | Posted by: Kathy Lillegard Tyson - MI

“Velma is the sweetest woman I have ever met. I remember many times sitting talking about lovely memories and chatting about how wonderful of a woman...Read More » ”
4 of 24 | Posted by: chelsey gamble - garrett, IN

“Oh how I will miss my dear friend, Velma We worked together over 10 years at Baker/Banner Bookhouse in both St. Joseph,Mi and Banner Book House at...Read More » ”
5 of 24 | Posted by: Maurine - Dowagiac, MI

“She was a cherished friend from grade school and high school. My condolences to the family. She is now most certainly in the Company of God. ...Read More » ”
6 of 24 | Posted by: Dennis Stubelt - Moneta, VA

“Dear Lillegard Family, I had the privilege of working with your mother from 1980-85 at the Baker Book Store. Velma was such a delightful person:...Read More » ”
7 of 24 | Posted by: Ann Manion - Owosso, MI

“We had a wonderful relationship while in high school. Such great times. My love to the family and our dear Velma. Daria ”
8 of 24 | Posted by: Daria Pobutsky Dick - TX

“I am so sorry for your loss. I remember the good times we had in girl pioneers. ”
9 of 24 | Posted by: Leola Domke - Sodus, MI - Friend

“We are so sorry to hear of Velma's passing. Our hearts go out to the family. She was a wonderful lady. We are sure that she is at peace and no pain....Read More » ”
10 of 24 | Posted by: James & Marge Rauer - Highland, IN

“Hearts and thoughts with your family during your time of loss. Leola Domke and Cari (Domke) LaGrow ”
11 of 24 | Posted by: Cari LaGrow - Kalamazoo, MI

“Dearest Kathy (and family), So sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. I have enjoyed hearing about her throughout the years of us working...Read More » ”
12 of 24 | Posted by: Jenni Baker

“Dear Lillegard Family, Ruth and I...Read More » ”
13 of 24 | Posted by: Jake Reedyk - St Joseph, MI, MI

“So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. ”
14 of 24 | Posted by: Larry and Linda Kuball Jr - MI

“I worked with Velma at Baker Book House (as it was known back then) as my first job out of high school. She was such a wonderful supervisor and very...Read More » ”
15 of 24 | Posted by: Nancy Redman - St. Joseph, MI

“Velma was always so quick to smile and encourage! After 25 years at the bookstore she knew my parents, as well as my sister and me...very well! She...Read More » ”
16 of 24 | Posted by: Lorraine (Reedyk) Valk - MI

“Thoughts and prayers to the family of Velma. I so enjoyed working with Velma at the JoAnn store in Benton Harbor. She will be missed. ”
17 of 24 | Posted by: Mildred Christians - MI - Friend

“thinking of you ”
18 of 24 | Posted by: Mario & Nancy Palmisano - MI

“I remember the fun of Larry and Vel's wedding, many family get-togethers over the years, and especially a week I got to spend with Larry and Vel in...Read More » ”
19 of 24 | Posted by: Ruth Plesner - Victor, MT - niece

“Kathy, John, Nathan and Families-I am sorry to hear that your mother has passed away and I am thinking of you at this sad time.You and your families...Read More » ”
20 of 24 | Posted by: Carolyn Hansen - Gowen, MI

“I knew Velma for 32 years, she was like a second mom. I will miss her dearly. She was a strong, Godly woman and there are no doubts that she is...Read More » ”
21 of 24 | Posted by: Bonnie Craig - Stevensville, MI

“Velma was a dear friend to me. We worked for over ten years togehter at Banner Books and became close friends.. She and Larry visited us in Missouri...Read More » ”
22 of 24 | Posted by: Maurine Huffines - Dowagiac, MI

“I had the privilege of knowing Velma for about 15 years. I worked with her at Banner Books for 5 years until she retired. She gave me a beautiful...Read More » ”
23 of 24 | Posted by: Sonja Tvetmarken - friend

“It's difficult to say good-bye when someone we love dies, To know we'll miss the laughter and the love found in their eyes, Yet much emptiness and...Read More » ”
24 of 24 | Posted by: Mike and Kathy (Rozinski) Phipps - MI