LaVerne E. Quinlan, age 98, of Chelsea, MI, formerly of Hamburg, MI, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 in Chelsea. She was born April 23, 1922 in Lisbon, ND, the daughter of George and Dora (Saeter) Bachman.

LaVerne had lived in Hamburg for many years, where she was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She moved to Silver Maples Retirement Community and enjoyed living there for the past five-and-a-half years. She loved cooking, crafts, spending time with her grandchildren, and traveling with her sisters. She enjoyed going to casinos and wintering in Englewood, FL.

She is survived by her son, Gregory (Kathy) Quinlan of Webster Township, MI, daughter-in-law, Paula Quinlan of Linden, MI, sister, Dorine Miller of Alpena, MI, sister-in-law, Phyllis Bachman of Fenton, MI, four grandsons, and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Neil Quinlan, two sons, Larry Quinlan and Kenneth Quinlan, three sisters, Ardell Park, Marilyn Trevarthen, and Maxine Barkus, and one brother, George Bachman.

A private memorial service is planned for a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in LaVerne’s memory may do so to the Silver Maples Employee Scholarship Fund. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.