Lavonne D. Reilly

LaVonne D. Reilly, age 95 passed away at Magnum Care in Hastings on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. LaVonne was born in Joplin, Missouri on December 24, 1916, the daughter of Roy and Adeline (Lee) Dalton.

She moved to Des Moines, Iowa and graduated in 1936 from North High School, where she was in the honor society. In 1938 she graduated with an associate degree in business from Capital City Community College. LaVonne was a fashion model in Ft. Lauderdale in the mid 60's.

LaVonne worked for General George Olmsted, during WWII . She married Walter E. Reilly Jr. on June 25, 1943 in Des Moines, Iowa. In later years she worked as an executive secretary at Delavan Corporation in Des Moines, Iowa, retiring in 1985. After retirement, LaVonne enjoyed traveling. She traveled to China, Italy, France and England on long vacations. She also traveled to Florida to see her grandchildren: JP Costanzo and Elisabeth Costanzo.

LaVonne was preceded in death by her husband, Walter.

She is survived by her two children: Walter E. (Sue) Reilly III of Delton, Michigan and Dianne (Stan) Simmer of Naples, Florida, her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Respecting LaVonne's wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life gathering will be held in June.

Memorial Contributions:
Spectrum Health Hospice
Please donate online at the following web address:
http://spectrumhealthfoundation.org/body.cfm?id=45