Laverne Kooken (nee Kamholz) passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Sheldon T. Kooken. Devoted mother of Sharon, Cynthia (Michael) Weis and the late Jeffrey T. Kooken. Loving grandmother of  Mark Weis and Kyle (Tara) Weis. Great grandmother of  Graham Weis.  Dear sister of Wayne (Arlene) Kamholz and the late Audrey (Floyd) Honsinger and Ronald Kamholz. Sister-in-law of Mary Kamholz.  LaVerne is also survived by nieces, nephews and friends.

A visitation will take place at the Dietrich Funeral Homes, Inc. 2480 Kensington Avenue Amherst NY 14226 on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 4:00 -7:00 pm.

LaVerne’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 19th at 9:30 am in Infant of Prague Church 921 Cleveland Drive Cheektowaga New York 14225. Please assemble directly at the church.  Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be directed to Infant of Prague Church where LaVerne was a Eucharist Minister and dedicated  much of her time. She was active in Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, and she coached girls softball in Cheektowaga. Online condolences may be shared at www. thedietrichfuneralhome.com.