Service Information
LaVonne J. Flemming, age 72, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020, at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 6, 2020, at 11:00 A.M., at Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos, Minnesota, with interment following in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2020, from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., at the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.
Memorials are preferred to Peace Lutheran Church: P.O. Box 66, Cosmos, MN 56228.
A video of the service will be available on the website at a later date.
Obituary
LaVonne Jean Flemming was born on January 5, 1948, in Willmar, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Raymond and Genevieve (Biehoffer) Pederson. LaVonne was baptized as an infant on March 14, 1948, and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth at Brookfield Lutheran Church in Brookfield Township. She received her education in Hector, Minnesota, and was a graduate of the Hector High School Class of 1966.
On September 14, 1968, LaVonne was united in marriage to James “Jim” Flemming at Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos. This marriage was blessed with three sons, Thomas, Chad, and Jason. LaVonne and Jim resided and farmed in rural Cosmos, until May 21, 2010, when they moved to Hutchinson. They shared 41 years of marriage until Jim passed away on June 20, 2010.
LaVonne was employed at Green Giant in Glencoe, worked at 3M in Hutchinson, went on to work as a part-time cook for Cosmos School District, then held various positions at Walmart in Hutchinson as well as being a full-time mother and farm wife.
LaVonne was a very active community member participating in the Cosmos Women’s Club, Card Clubs, 4-H and Holstein Association, Red Hat, and many events/committees at Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos. She and Jim were on the stained-glass window committee and picked out the butterfly and easter lily windows for the church.
LaVonne enjoyed gardening flowers, ALL holiday traditions, traveling, playing cards, and making Swedish weave afghans and greeting cards. She was known for her amazing Christmas and monster cookies.
Her time spent socializing with friends and family meant everything to her. She loved making people laugh with her funny stories and heartfelt kindness. She was most proud of her three sons who brought her the greatest joy with their spouses and grandchildren.
LaVonne passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020, at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at the age of 72 years. Blessed be her memory.
LaVonne is survived by her:
Sons, Thomas Flemming and his wife, Tiffany, of Minnetrista, MN,
Chad Flemming and his wife, Krista, of Shakopee, MN,
Jason Flemming and his wife, Kammi, of Sioux Falls, SD;
Grandchildren, Blake and his fiancé, Jackie Ehlert, Taylor, and Zoey Flemming, Caden and Kale Flemming, and
Mariah and Makayla Flemming;
Sisters, Sharon Reinke and her husband, Gordy, of Hutchinson, MN,
Janel Tangen and her husband, Don, of Glencoe, MN,
Janice Kurth and her husband, Lenny, of New Ulm, MN;
Brother, Howard Pederson and his wife, Mary, of Becker, MN;
Nieces, Nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
LaVonne is preceded in death by her Parents, Raymond and Genny Pederson; Husband, Jim Flemming; and Father and Mother-in-law, Merrill and Lorene Flemming.
Peggy Olsen manwarren says
Sorry for your loss prayers for all
Denise Kruse says
I am so deeply sorry for your loss! She was such a fun person to chat with!
May your memories of her remain strong and your hearts be filled with God’s Peace and Comfort.
Denise Kruse (Tom’s OLD homeroom mate!)
Dave and Diane Olson says
We are so sorry to see the news. What a shock! We send our sympathies .
Marie Breitkreutz says
I am so sorry & saddened to hear of LaVonne’s passing! Always enjoyed visiting with her.
Marie (Willhite) Breitkreutz
Tom & Beth Fruetel says
Our sincerest sympathy to the family. You’re all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Nancy Peterson DeKoster says
So very sorry to hear this.. LaVonne was my 3M ‘sidekick’ too many years ago. She could take a midnight shift and make it fun. I treasure those memories ….heaven has just received a delightful angel. My deepest sympathies to her family ..may your memories carry you thru these sad times.
Cindy karg says
With deepest sympathy to all!! I’m so sorry for your loss!! I wish you all strength and healing with all your beautiful memories!! Cindy
Lois Kitzmann says
Sorry for your loss. Worked with Lavonne at Walmart. I still make her chocolate chip cookie recipe.
She was so much fun!
Raina Maiers says
I’m so sorry for your loss. Lavonne always made me laugh and smile. You all are in my thoughts.
Jim and Carol Christopherson says
Our sincerest sympathy to LaVonne’s family and friends. She was such a wonderful, loving person. What a shock to find out she has passed. We pray for strength, comfort and peace for her loved ones. Her memories will keep her alive forever. Carol and Jm
Troy Kurth says
My deepest sympathy goes to the family she was a very sweet lady. May god bless you in this time of difficulty.
Steve and Verlyce French says
So sorry for your lost. Sympathy to the family of LaVonne.
Terry Kivioja says
My sympathies and condolences, from a Hector HS claddmate.
Sharyn A Grams says
My sympathy to her family. She was a great lady that I got to know through her parents. They were friends with my in-laws. Lavonne always had a smile or joke to share with me. She will be missed.
Pastor Ron Freimark says
I was so sorry to hear from Gordy and Sharon that LaVonne had died. It is true, wherever she happened to be she brought rays of sunshine with her! What a privilege it was for me to be her pastor for the better part for a decade at Peace Lutheran Church. My deepest sympathy to all who mourn her passing!
“Our dead do not leave us without their blessings. We find their gifts lying like shells washed upon our inner shores. We have only to gather these gifts and hold them in our hearts.” From “A Spirit Road” by Julia Uleberg Swanson
Ann Glasson says
I was so very sorry to hear of Lavonne’s unexpected passing. I feel so blessed to have known her. I loved her sense of humor, her positivity and her strength. She so loved her family and brightened the days of her friends. Lavonne, my prayers are with your family…may you rest well in peace, dear friend.
Letty says
Many memories and fun times when my late husband John and I lived at the Greens. We’d get together in the gazebo and chat. It was a shock to hear of her passing and my sympathy to the family. She was so proud of all of you. Letty Bernhagen
Verlinda Burks says
Janice and Janel, so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear sister. Our sympathy to her family.
Verlinda Burks says
Janice and Janel, so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear sister. Our sympathy to her family.
Darla Cochran says
So sorry for your loss ?! Lavonne was such a wonderful lady, I got to know her from Rexall for many years and also Jim. What wonderful people.
Nyla says
Your mom was such a good friend and neighbor to my Aunt Sharon Niles when she lived by Cosmos. Lavonne got her involved in the Cosmos Women’s Club. God Bless her memory. Sending our thoughts and prayers to your families.
Nyla Washburn Stafford
Hart and Barb Rosebrock says
We are so saddened to hear of LaVonne’s passing. She was a high spirited, happy person who will be missed by everyone that knew her.
Prayers for comfort for all of her family.
Annette (Nettie LeGare) Olson says
Tom, Chad, Jason and families,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was a wonderful friend to me and my family back when you were all so small.
I enjoyed babysitting you 3 every chance I could and missed the little chat sessions with your parents after they would get back from their date nights out.
I hold dearly the many memories of both your mom and dad and hope you will also hold on to them as you walk through these difficult times.
Clarice Wulkan Renoux says
My sympathies to Lavonne’s family. I was a classmate and a distant cousin. I enjoyed her sense of humor and the way she cared about people. She will be so missed