LaVonne (Kirk) Andrew

March 21, 1924 - May 14, 2018

LaVonne Kirk Andrew of Knoxville, Iowa, passed away, May 14, 2018, at the Knoxville Hospital & Clinics in Knoxville. LaVonne was born, in Ortonville, MN, to Josephine (Barth) & Thomas Kirk on March 21, 1924. She was the third of three children. LaVonne graduated from Mt. Mercy Academy in Cedar Rapids and the College of Saint Teresa in Winona, MN. After college LaVonne was employed at the Chicago general office of the CB&Q Railroad as an interpreter and later in the labor relations department. She was also employed in the psychology department of the Veteran Administration Hospital and subbed in the Knoxville School District for a few years, during a time of teacher shortages. On May 14, 1949 LaVonne married the love of her life, George H. Andrew. They settled in Knoxville, where George practiced optometry, and they enjoyed 63 years together, until his death on December 24, 2011. LaVonne was an active member of numerous community and civic organizations. She was also a longtime member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. She enjoyed sewing, was an avid golfer, and a dedicated swimmer. She enjoyed swimming until the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and her husband. Remaining to cherish her memory are two children; Mary Kay (David) Werning of Des Moines and Michael Kirk (Karen) Andrew of Washington. LaVonne is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will begin Thursday, May 17, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, with family present from 5:00-7:00. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, May 18 at 10:30 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Knoxville. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to HCI of Marion Co., Knoxville Rec. Ctr., St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, and the Knoxville Library Foundation. WINFIELD FUNERAL HOME ~ KNOXVILLE, IOWA 202 E. Washington Street Leroy Winfield, Funeral Director 641-842-5126 www.winfieldfh.com