Racine – LaVerne Emma Chernouski, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 7, 2012. LaVerne was born in Racine on December 24, 1920 to Edward and Emma (nee, Luedtke) Piepmeyer. On August 15, 1942 she married Philip John Chernouski. He preceded her in death on October 27, 1997. LaVerne graduated from Wm. Horlick High School. She was a former member of St. John's Lutheran Church and a current member of Gethsemane Lutheran Church. LaVerne was an avid sports fan, especially of the Cubs and Badgers. She enjoyed keeping herself busy with jigsaw puzzles, watching game shows, bird watching and going to casinos. LaVerne had a great sense of humor. She loved to bake and was an excellent cook, but most of all she loved spending time with her family. LaVerne is survived by her loving children, Tom (Karen) Chernouski and Sally (David) Pedersen; daughters-in-law, Lonna Chernouski and Barb Chernouski; grandchildren, Dawn, Pam, Julie, Carl, Cheryl, Jodi, Lisa, Libby, Ethan, Scott and Lori; and her sisters, Arlene (Bob) Akerlund and Judy (Roger) Berger. LaVerne is also survived by great-grandchildren, a niece, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Dennis Duffy; her sons, John Chernouski and Mike Chernouski; and brothers, Eugene Piepmeyer and Edward Piepmeyer, Jr. Funeral services for LaVerne will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Service of Committal will take place on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at West Lawn Memorial Park.