The Hartley Sentinel-The Everly/Royal News - Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

Services in memory of LaVonne J. Kramer were held Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Spencer. Officiants were Pastor Jeff Geiger, Pastor Deb Mechler and Deacon Lynn Egesdal. Interment was at Lone Tree Cemetery of rural Everly. Warner Funeral Home in Spencer assisted with the arrangements.

LaVonne Joyce Kramer was born the youngest of four daughters of Louis and Marie. She grew up on the family farm and graduated as valedictorian of her high school class. She was a lifelong learner and avid reader.

She married Richard Kramer and they began farming the family farm. From t...