Velma M. (Poignant) Briner age 93 of Washburn, Illinois passed away at 7:30am Tuesday June 7, 2011 at St. Joseph Nursing Home in Lacon, Illinois. She was born June 3, 1918 in Metamora, IL to Joseph and Ida (Gries) Marchand . She married Harold Poignant July 31, 1937 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Metamora. He passed away Dec. 23, 1972. She then married Dwight Briner, he died Sept. 15, 1995.
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. Mary’s Catholic Church. Velma enjoyed cooking and baking, and her grandchildren always enjoyed her special cookie recipes.
A Funeral Mass will be at 10:30am Friday June 10, 2011 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Metamora with Father Don Roszkowski officiating. Rosary will be at 9am Friday at Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel with visitation to follow from 9:30am until 10:15am. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Metamora. Memorials may be given for masses and or donors choice. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com