Vera Lenz

Vera B. Lenz, 91, of Jackson passed away Sunday, March 19, 2006, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

She was born Aug. 10, 1914, in Harmony, Ill., daughter of Henry and Mary McCaben Kahle. She and Leo Lenz were married in 1941. He passed away March 27, 1987.

The Lenzes resided in Marengo, Ill., many years. In 1982 they retired to Horseshoe Bend, Ark. After Leo's death, Vera moved to Jackson, where she was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and was active in the Ladies Aid, and other church organizations.

Survivors include two daughters, Sally (Alan) Lipke of Jackson, Shirley (Lee) Jany of Joliet, Ill; four grandchildren, Scott Lipke of Jackson, Lisa White of Jackson, Michael Jany of West Chicago, Ill, Michelle Christensen of St. Michael, Minn.; and four great-grandchildren, Parker and Layton Lipke, Jacob Christensen, and Michael Lee Jany.

She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.

Friends may call today from 4 to 8 p.m. at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Evening Shadows Memorial Park in Horseshoe Bend, with the Rev. Lee Jany officiating.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran School Foundation.