LAVONNE J. BANZHAF
LaVonne June (Aden) Banzhaf was born June 14, 1935 to Emil and Judith (Bratten) Aden at their home.
LaVonne graduated from Gothenburg High School. After school she would walk to work at E and J Wash House in Gothenburg. After her dads passing in 1954, she helped raise her siblings.
LaVonne married Arlo Banzhaf February 19, 1956 at Christ Lutheran Church north of Gothenburg. They settled into farm living north of the Cambridge Lake.
LaVonne’s little brothers Dean and Dick spent the summers with Arlo and LaVonne so Judith could go to summer school at Kearney State for her teaching degree.
LaVonne loved all her siblings but always had a soft spot for those two.
Church was an important part of her life.
She became a member of the Orofino Methodist church then transferred to St. John Lutheran church in Eustis.
The farm life was always a challenge especially the weather and roads. LaVonne enjoyed watching her kids show their 4-H and FFA animals. She especially enjoyed sewing. Many hours were spent at her sewing machine, making clothes for herself and girls. Plus, all the crafts that she made and sold.
She was always very excited to display her projects and to see and visit with her customers. LaVonne was also an excellent cook.
LaVonne was also a member of ESA Sorority and made many life time sisters. LaVonne had two four legged friends by her the last 4 years that she loved.
LaVonne is survived by her children, Kelly (Tom) Tirrill of McCook, Justin (Cyndi) Banzhaf of Cambridge, and Britt Hill of Hayes Center; grandsons, Matthew Tirrill and Dusty (Bobbi) Tirrill; great grandson, Jase Tirrill; brother, Dean (Gaylene) Aden; step grandson Call (Jessie) Boland; step great grandchildren, Leandra and Dawson Boland.
Preceding LaVonne were her parents Emil and Judith (Bratten) Aden; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Elbert and Irene Banzhaf; step father, Spence Decker; husband Arlo; son-inlaw, Blaine Hill; sister, Lynnette Gunnerson; brothers, Ron and Richard (Dick) Aden; great grandson, Eli Tirrill; sister-in-law, Lily Fern Wickham.
The family request no flowers. A memorial has been established in LaVonne’s honor and kindly suggested to the family for later designation.
A celebration of life will be held will be held from 1:00-3:00 P.M., February 17, 2024, at the Eustis Legion Hall, Pastor Greg Boller will officiate. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date.
