LaVona Borwege Obituary (1916

LaVona D. Borwege, the daughter of Margaret (Blum) and John Armstrong, was born February 18, 1916 at Blue Hill, Nebraska. She departed this life on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the Heritage Care Center in Red Cloud, Nebraska at the age of 100 years, 1 month and 18 days. A lifelong resident of Webster county, LaVona grew up in the Blue Hill area and graduated from the Blue Hill High School in 1934 with a certificate in normal training. As a young girl she was baptized at the Blue Hill First Christian Church. Her father died when she was twelve and she dedicated herself at a young age caring for her siblings and working around the home. She was united in marriage with Norbert A. Borwege on February 4, 1934 at Osborne, Kansas. They made their home north of Bladen. In 1990, the farm was sold and LaVona moved to Westgate Manor in Blue Hill to live. Later in life after her family was raised she was employed with the Blue Hill Care Center as a nurse's aide and also a cook. LaVona was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and was active for many years with the Nebraska Hereford Women's Association. In her leisure time she enjoyed fishing, golf and bowling. Her love for her family was immeasurable, and she was happiest when they were spending time together. Her personality was pervaded by a strong work ethic and a devotion to her family and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents; her step-father, Charles Stowers; her husband, Norbert on December 24, 1989; a granddaughter, Tracy Jane Borwege; brothers, John, Burdette, Marvin and Robert Eugene Armstrong; and sons-in-law, Derald Burgess and Larry Sanford. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Sharon Burgess of Red Cloud, Nebraska; Bonna Vance and husband Larry of Inavale, Nebraska; Diane Overy and husband Larry of Pauline, Nebraska; Colleen Kucera and husband Leonard of Deweese, Nebraska and Norbert Scott Borwege and wife Sonja of Miltonvale, Kansas; 11 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 5 step-great grandchildren; a brother, Lyle Armstrong and wife Anne of Folsom, California; half-brother, Charles Stowers of Hastings, Nebraska; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., April 6, 2016 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Blue Hill with Pastor John Dinkins officiating. Interment was at the Blue Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established by the family. Williams Funeral Home 241 West 4th Avenue - Red Cloud, Nebraska 68970 402-746-2500 williamsfuneralhomes@yahoo.com