Lavonne Dahmen

LaVonne P. "Lonnie" Dahmen, age 78, of Mapleview, died Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at the Austin Medical Center. 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, Minnesota 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 December 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. A funeral service will be held 1:00 pm on Monday, January 31, 2011 at Mayer Funeral Home with Pastor Dale Christiansen officiating. Friends may call from 2-5 pm on Sunday and also one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Monday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials are preferred.

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