Surviving are her children; Eugene (Mary Lynn) Poignant of Low Point, IL, Lois Danhof of Lacon, Il, Esther (Darrell) Ely of Lacon, IL, Betsy (Nolan) Gerry of Brimfield, IL, and a step daughter Delight (Mike) Massey of Florida. 15 grandchildren, and 35 great grandchildren. Velma is also survived by sisters; Bernadine Janssen, Mildred (Art) Gieseking, Mary (Chuck) Schraub all of Metamora, and one brother Wilbert Marchand of Metamora. She was preceded in death by one son Leroy and 3 brothers. Velma was a dedicated homemaker and a loving mother. She belonged to the Pinochle Club, Red Hat Club, and was a member of St. MaryA