Vernice Marcotte

November 17, 1940 - August 19, 2016

Vernice Marcotte, 75 of Watseka, Illinois, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016 at her home. She was born on November 17, 1940 in Beaverville, IL, the daughter of Vernon Arseneau and Bellesmiere (LaFond) Arseneau. Vernice married Gerald “Jerry” Marcotte on August 30, 1958 in Martinton. Mrs. Marcotte was a cook at Donovan High School and worked for Union Carbide / Viskase. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed cooking and watching movies. Surviving Mrs. Marcotte is her husband, Gerald “Jerry” Marcotte of Watseka; sons and daughter-in-law’s, Leroy and Julie Marcotte of Spring, TX, Alphonse “Joe” and Jill Marcotte of Kankakee, and Patrick Marcotte of Woodstock, GA; daughter, Cynthia Veneman and Chris Bates of Kenosha, WI; brother and sister-in-law’s, Gale Arseneau of Bourbonnais, IL, and Merle and Mary Arseneau of Greenville, N.C.; sister, Carolyn Cote of Watseka; grandchildren, Robert and Kelly Stokes, Lindsey and Shayne Johnson, Sara Marcotte, Nathan Comes, Jaycen Marcotte, Piper Marcotte, and Camryn Marcotte; great-grandchildren, Tyler Stokes, Colton Stokes, and Brayden Johnson; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by both parents; and two brothers, Wendell and Dale. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 from 4-7pm, at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka. Burial will be held at a later date. Memorials in Mrs. Marcotte's name can be made to the Family’s Wishes.