LaVonne P. “Lonnie” Dahmen, 78
Published 10:53 am Tuesday, July 12, 2011
LaVonne P. “Lonnie” Dahmen, 78, of Mapleview, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, at the Austin Medical Center.
LaVonne Dahmen
LaVonne was born May 3, 1932, in Hesper, Iowa, to Nervin and Agnes Skauge, where she grew up on a farm. Later the family moved to Mapleview, and Nervin worked at Hormel and was a fireman. LaVonne then met Earl Joseph Dahmen who worked in construction for many years. They were wedded on Dec. 23, 1948, and just celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary this past year.
LaVonne was a very outgoing and lovable woman, and she touched everyone in a special way. Anyone who met her fell in love with her immediately. She will be so greatly missed by many. LaVonne was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She also adored Elvis and was known as “Mrs. Elvis.”
Survivors include her husband, Earl Dahmen, Mapleview; son, Larry Dahmen, Austin; two daughters, Sherry Dahmen, Austin, Darla (Philip) Tara, Austin; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Ardis Newman, Austin; brother, Norman Skauge, Austin.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Nervin and Agnes Skauge; sisters, Ruby, Helen and Wilma.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Nervin and Agnes Skauge; sisters, Ruby, Helen and Wilma.
Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery, 2 p.m., Monday, July 18, 2011.