Lavonne L. Clapp

LaVonne L. Clapp age 84, of McCook, passed away at McCook Community Hospital on January 13, 2016. She was born in Hampton, Ne on January 21, 1931,to William and Christina (Schaffert) Orman. LaVonne grew up on a farm in Hayes County and later moved to McCook when she was eight. LaVonnegraduated from McCook High School in 1948. LaVonne was united in marriage to Chester Clapp on September 3, 1950 at Peace Lutheran Church. To this union one child was born: James. Chester preceded her in death on February 25, 2003. LaVonne was employed by the McCook Daily Gazette, in sales and advertising, from 1961 to her retirement in 2011. Fifty years of commitment and friendship with her fellow employees. LaVonne was a caring and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church, LWML, Hospital auxiliary, and Good Sam's Camping Club. She loved camping with family and friends and watching old movies, reading, baseball and football. LaVonne was preceded in death by her parents, husband Chester, sisters: Lillian Roedel and Velma Happold. Brother, Wilfred Orman. LaVonne is survived by her son: Jim and wife Kristi Clapp of McCook, Ne. Grandchildren and great-grands: Michelle and husband Chris Leitner of Omaha, Ne, children: Ainsley and Graci. Marcus and wife Leesa Clapp of Kearney, Ne, children: Wyatt, Myles and Lucy. Sister: Dorleen Ward. Brother in-law: Harold Clapp. Loving nieces, nephews and wonderful friends. Funeral services for LaVonne will be held at the Peace Lutheran Church in McCook on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Tom Albertson officiating. Interment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials can be given to McCook Humane Society and KNGN Radio. Friends may leave on-line condolences at herrmannfh.com Funeral Service

Saturday, January 16, 2016 11:00 AM