Laverna Anna Von Ahsen

Williamsburg- Laverna Anna Von Ahsen was born March 10, 1929, in Iowa Township, near Homestead, Iowa, the daughter of Leroy E. and Linda (Huedepohl) Lorenz. She was baptized on April 7, 1929, and confirmed on May 24, 1942 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. She was a graduate from Williamsburg High School. Laverna was united in marriage to Henry O. Von Ahsen on July 25, 1948 at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Williamsburg. She was a life long homemaker and worked various jobs outside the family farm. Laverna was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where she was active in the Ladies Aid. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, playing cards and most of all spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Laverna passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics at the age of 88 years.

She is survived by six children: Gene (Diane) Von Ahsen of Homestead, Randy (Carole) Von Ahsen of Williamsburg, Ken (Susan) Von Ahsen of St. Charles, MO, Shirlene (Richard) Dane of Waverly, Michael (Kristi) Von Ahsen and Kevin (Debbie) Von Ahsen all of Williamsburg; 17 grandchildren: Darcy (Brad) Schaefer, Derek (Jessica) Von Ahsen, Bethany Von Ahsen, trent (Hayley) Von Ahsen, Tiffany (Brandon) Wenner, Bryce (Morgan) Von Ahsen Becky (Scott) Dalton, Hope (Luke) Scheele, Kurt Von Ahsen, Jennifer Dane, Paul (Jessica) Dane, Kenneth (Laura) Dane, Philip (Brett) Dane, Lance and Ethan Von Ahsen, Jackie (Clay) Wilken and Jessie (fiancé Vanessa) Von Ahsen; 19 great grandchildren; two sisters: Dolores Wille and Delaine (Donald) Wille all of Williamsburg; and a sister-in-law Esther Von Ahsen of Keystone. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Henry in 2010 and a brother-in-law Albert Wille.

Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:30 am on Monday, October 23, 2017 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Williamsburg. Pastor Richard Meyer will officiate. Burial will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, October 22, from 3:00 - 6:00 pm at the Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg. Memorials may be given to the Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Interparish School. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com