Obituary of Vennie Marie Dillman

Vennie Marie Dillman passed away in Santa Cruz, CA on Thursday morning, May 30, 2013 at the age of 86. Vennie was born on September 25, 1926 in Smithville, TN to Charles and Minnie Clemens. She lived in Smithville until the age of 12 when the family moved to Peru, IN where she stayed for almost 73 years. Vennie married Vern Dillman on December 12, 1945 and they have been happily married for 67 years. Vennie was employed with Square D Company in Peru, IN and retired after 37 years of service. She was also an active member of the Church of the Brethren. Vennie was survived by her husband, Vern, of Scotts Valley, CA; her daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Ron Costella of Ben Lomond, CA; her grandson, Eric Costella (Elizabeth) and her great-grandson Ethan Costella of Scotts Valley, CA; her granddaughter, Ann Costella (Robert Gordon) and her great-granddaughter Erica Costella, of Ben Lomond, CA; and her brother and sister, Marion DeMien and Frank Clemens, of Peru, IN. A Viewing will be held on Tuesday, June 11th from 4:00-7:00pm at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home in Peru. The Funeral will be on Wednesday, June 12th at 10:00 am at Church of the Brethren, 134 E 5th St Peru, IN 46970 with Pastor Phil Cruea officiating. Her Burial will be at Ever-Rest Memorial Park, 8315 Logansport Rd. in Peru.