LaVonne Ileen Leise

LaVonne was the youngest of four children born to Edmund and Caroline (Arens) Schrempp on a farm near Hartington, NE on January 17, 1942. Her favorite dog was a cocker spaniel named Snuggles. She was especially close to her dad, played drums and sang in her dad’s dance band along with her three older siblings. They did not ascend to Jackson Five status but were very good. LaVonne met Roger at Holy Trinity High School in 10th grade geometry class. LaVonne graduated from Briar Cliff with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education. Upon Roger’s return from military duty November 1965, they had a chance meeting at the Skylon Ballroom in Hartington that blossomed into a ‘warm friendship’. Roger and LaVonne married at Holy Trinity Church in Hartington, NE on June 17, 1967. LaVonne’s favorite work in life was being a mother to her four beautiful, smart children, Maribeth, Daryl, Michelle and Denise. While she was at Briar Cliff she played classical piano solos. LaVonne continued that music passion at home and in church. Roger and LaVonne were inseparable over their 58 years of marriage enjoying family, friends and grandchildren. Although the last two years of assisted living at Parson’s House has been challenging, LaVonne was able to continue enjoying family and friends including frequent visits to her favorite restaurant. Survivors include her husband, Roger; children: Maribeth Chlan (Kevin) of Burnsville, Minnesota, Daryl of Omaha, Michelle Jones (Derek) of Olathe, Kansas and Denise Render (Dave) of Port Isabel, Texas; siblings: Wilma Jean Leise and Donna Spang; grandchildren: Maxwell Chlan, Ethan Chlan, Bradley Leise, Megan Leise, Daniel Leise, Parker Leise, Carter Jones, Dylan Jones, Jayson Render and Emily Render. LaVonne was preceded in death by her parents Edmund and Caroline; brother Wayne; niece Carol Leise; brothers-in-law Ken Spang and Ronald Leise. LaVonne will always be remembered for her thoughtfulness and gentle giving spirit. “Let us not say goodbye, but thank you. Thank you for the love, the memories and the light. Your story lives on in us.” In Lieu of Flowers, family suggests Memorials to Parkinsons of Nebraska.

LaVonne Ileen Leise

January 17, 1942 - August 16, 2025