Lavonne Brethorst

Lavonne Lucille Brethorst, age 87, of Siren died February 21, 2020 at Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. Lavonne was born on March 22, 1932 in Grantsburg to Claude and Marie (Hoge) Ramsdell.  She worked in the Grantsburg and Siren hospitals as a surgical nurse for Dr. Grindell and later at Capeside Cove in Siren until retirement. On October 30, 1954 she was united in marriage to Bud Brethorst and to this union 3 girls were born. During this time she and Bud operated a dairy farm and always tended a large garden.  In their past time they enjoyed fishing, dancing, putting puzzles together, playing Smear and Aggravation and watching Sandi’s basketball games. Lavonne is preceded in death by her husband Bud on December 23, 2000 and her parents. She is survived by her children; Rita (Dan) Edaburn, Ranae (Butch) Beers and Sandi Brethorst (Laurel Randall); grandchildren, Dan (Trista) Edaburn, Amy (Jess) Villebrun and Alyssa Edaburn; great grandson, Dylan Edaburn.  She is further survived by her little dog Coco, several nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 11:00 AM (visitation 9-11 AM) Siren United Methodist Church in Siren.  The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at CCC of Grantsburg for their compassionate and loving care given to our Mom. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, Wisconsin.  Online condolence can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com