LaVonne Gayle Baade Passed away December 22, 2023 at the age of 77. LaVonne was born August 13, 1946 in Warroad, MN to Mildred (Gage) and Horace Hooper. They moved to California then to Hobbs, New Mexico.
LaVonne was united in marriage to James Russell with whom she had 2 children, James (Maverick) and Lance. LaVonne and James later divorced and she married Kenneth Baade of Pitt, MN. LaVonne gained 3 bonus children in her marriage to Kenneth; Deborah, Dorothy, and Jason.
LaVonne spent many years as a waitress, bartender and pull-tab seller along with tending to her husband Kenneth and his farm. LaVonne loved taking trips to the casino and any family function where she got to sit and visit with the kids, grand-kids, great-grandkids and even great-great-grandkids. LaVonne is remembered by her grandkids for her sleep overs that usually included "bold" stories and very "blunt" advice along with many laughs.
LaVonne is survived by her sister Gloria Baker, Sons Maverick (Christie) Russell and Lance Russell (Kellie) along with Lance and Kellie's kids Sydney, Logan, and Mason whom held the biggest part of her heart. She is also survived by her Step-Daughter Dorothy Lucek and Step-Son Jason Baade, Nephews Wade Wilder and Michael Baker, Neice Shawna Owens. LaVonne is survived by grandchildren Amanda (Ronnie) Spaur, Justin (Samantha) Lucek, Terrance Baade, Carie (Jeremy) Meyer, Braun (Shauna) Murray, and Michael Lucek. Great-Grandchildren include; Kegan, Kayden, Derek, Cassidy, BayLeigh, Amber, Eric, Danika, Aayden, Elyn, Karys, and Elsie. LaVonne was fortunate enough to be survived by 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren, Everly, Oliver, and Finley
LaVonne was proceeded in death by both parents, her husband Kenneth Baade, Brother Randy Hooper, Step-Daughter Deborah Bey, Step-Son-In-Law Ron Lucek, and granddaughters Brandi Murray, Narra-Lyn Lucek, and Mackenzie Baade.
Graveside services for LaVonne Baade will be held January 12th, 2024 at 3:30pm at the Pitt Cemetary with a lunch and gathering to follow at the Moose Lodge in Baudette.
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