Verna Metz, age 93, of Elgin, IL, passed away on May 6, 2024. She was born August 10, 1930 in Elgin, IL to her loving parents, Shelby and Hazel (née Boehning) Emmert.

Verna graduated from Elgin High School, Class of 1958. She worked for Amerad in Elgin, IL. She married her husband, Bill Metz, in 1950, and they were married almost 53 years before his passing in 2003.

Verna was a very strong, driven woman, and she absolutely loved her many cats and dogs over the years. She enjoyed recreating 18th century women’s clothing as part of her business with her daughter, the “Turkey Roost Traders.” She also enjoyed attending living history events, shopping for antiques, and going on family vacations all across the United States and Great Britain.

Verna loved being a part of her community on the 800 block of Bellevue Avenue in Elgin. She especially enjoyed their many block parties, Neighbors' Nights Out, and the traditional Ringing the Bell on New Year’s Eve.

Verna was preceded in death by her husband, William Metz; daughter, Leigh Faulker; and sister, Joan Wersing. She is survived by her son, Shawn Metz; grandson, Shelby Hauck; and great-grandchildren, Sadie, Kyler, Arrya, and Andi Hauck.

A memorial will be held from 1:00pm until funeral service at 4:00pm, Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Symonds-Madison Funeral Home, 305 Park Street, Elgin, IL 60120. Michael Murschel will be officiating.

To access the funeral service remotely, loved ones are encouraged to log on via Zoom (Meeting ID: 885 8706 3494, Password: 109634).

Interment will be private.

Final arrangements entrusted to Symonds-Madison Funeral Home. For more information, call 847-741-1128.