September 25, 1935 - November 21, 2025
LaVonne Adell Curtiss
(née, Sommerfeld)
Age 90, formerly of Richfield, passed away on November 21, 2025. Preceded in death by husband, Leonard “Curt”; parents, Christoph and Frieda Sommerfeld; and sister, Angeline (Erlin) Ochsendorf. Survived by son, Paul (Julie) of Richfield, MN; daughter, Pam (Keith) Krake of Fort Worth, TX; grandchildren, Kayla Curtiss (Steven Poeschel), Kelly Curtiss, Sara Krake and Sean (Allison) Krake; great-grandchildren, William and Oliver Krake; and other loving family and friends.
Born on her parents farm in rural Boyd, Minnesota she graduated High School from Clarkfield, MN in 1953. She was a nurse for many years, graduating nursing school at Miller Hospital in Saint Paul. She enjoyed playing cards ranging from bridge, 500, cribbage, hand and foot, and pretty much any card game out there. Later in life she added Mexican train dominoes to her game repertoire. She enjoyed serving with the Berea ministry by working on Nurse midwife kits for Global Health Ministries. This was a ministry that had transferred over from her time at Mount Zion Lutheran Church in Minneapolis.
Private interment Ft. Snelling. Memorials preferred to Berea Lutheran’s Global Health Ministries or American Cancer Society.
Memorial Service
Monday, January 5, 2026
11:00AM
Berea Lutheran Church
7538 Emerson Avenue
Richfield, MN 55423
Click here to be routed to the live-stream on Berea’s Facebook page.
Per LaVonne's request, we will celebrate her life by wearing her favorite colors of purple and blue.
To the family of La Vonne. I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of being together as cousins at birthday gatherings, etc. Although she may have been a bit older than me she always had time to say Hi and visit. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Sharon and Bill McCoy
Thanks Sharon, she always spoke so highly of you. Pam
I’ve known this family for decades. As a orphan. I feel their loss & I wish each of them well.
To Pam, Paul, and families
Lavonne was special! She had a spark (that was only hers) and knew the family genealogy. It was always fun to visit. She n Curt taught Ardella and I pinochle! Many times played on a Sunday afternoon. Will miss her. She is with our Lord! Peace to all of you.
Thanks JaNet. Mom always enjoyed her time with you. Pam
To Pam, Paul and families:
I was a co-worker of LaVonne’s at Neurosurgical Associates, Ltd., and we stayed in touch after we retired. She was always ready to go out for lunch, especially at Perkin’s or Taste of Scandinavia! We were planning to go again but when I last saw her she wasn’t feeling well, had been at the doctor’s office and said we would have to wait a while. Unfortunately, that was not to be. I know she had a wonderful cruise planned for her 90th, but I don’t know if that was realized or not. She will be missed! So sorry I was unable to attend the service today; it would have been nice to meet all of you. Phyllis Werness