Laverne D. Heffner, age 64, of Appleton, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025.  She was born on December 26, 1960 to the late Leland and Ruth (Merril) Lipke in Beaver Dam.  Laverne loved to camp when she was younger and do crossword puzzles.  Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Laverne is survived by her children: Sherry (Geoff) Hilgen, Derek (Audrina) Heffner, and James "JR" Heffner; her grandchildren: Jose Heffner, Dakota Hilgen, Steven Hilgen, Cheveyo Hilgen, Tazanna Hilgen, Aiyanna Hilgen, Thomas Heffner, Tyler Heffner, Trenton Heffner, Benjamin Heffner, Jacob Heffner, and Charlotte Heffner; siblings Mary Malchow, Louise Lipke, and Richard Lipke; brother-in-law Gordy Monroe; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.   She is preceded in death by her husband, James "Jimmy" Heffner; still born son Derek; her parents; and sister Betty Monroe.

A funeral service for Laverne will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Brettschneider Trettin Nickel Funeral Chapel, 606 N Oneida Street, Appleton.  Friends may visit from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.