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July 12, 1934 October 14, 2024 LaVonne Jean Gake, a longtime Gering resident, passed away on October 14, 2024, at Heritage Estates, surrounded by family. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, October 25, officiated by pastors Jeff and April Fiet, with a private burial at Ogallala Cemetery beside her husband, Lloyd. Born on July 12, 1934, in Arcadia, Nebraska, LaVonne was raised on a family ranch.
After graduating high school, she earned a teaching certificate and taught at country schools, eventually becoming head teacher at a one-room schoolhouse in Roscoe. LaVonne married Lloyd in 1960 and celebrated 55 years of marriage before his passing in 2015. They had four children, Cheryl, Terryl, Michael, and Mark, and raised them in Gering.
LaVonne was passionate about cooking, crafting, and traveling, creating cherished memories with her family. She is survived by her brother Maynard, her four children, seven grandchildren, and two greatgrandchildren. LaVonne's love and joy for life will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
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