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andrea baltus
December 23, 2011
Mom as I lay in bed thinking of you and how its almost chirstmas and that you will not be here with all of us and that I have to work both days. I dont no how I will get throw it at work seeing a family all together and happy will just break my heart. I no that hoildays will be hard that you are gone I just hope that after all this I can find myself again and be happy cause rate now I feel like I will never be happy again. I dont even no who I am any more when I look at myself I have no idea who is looking back at me or how to begain to pick the pieces of my live up. But sence I have been gone from my old life I have changed so much and I think you saw that to after I let all the anger go. I just try to go day by day and ask myself how do I keep changing the things about myself that I want to so I can be a better person like you mom. I no the one thing you said is that no matter how bad someone hurts you have to for give that person to move on and if not that you will never move on and be happy but sometimes its easyer said then done. I no that its the next step for me to be who I want to be. I just try to think about what you would do and what you would tell me to do. I love you and miss you so much.
Brian Rohrbacher
December 17, 2011
LaVonne,
Even though I only met you a few times it seems as if I've known you for years. I have had the pleasure of working with you daughter Amber for the past 4 years and heard so many good things about you. It was very apparent how much of an impact you have made on her life and the life of her daughter and she definitely let that be known to all. I have heard so many stories over the years and because of that your family will have many great memories to remember you by. I do remember the first time we met. It was winter and I had to trudge through the snow to carry Alexis to the window, when I turned around to leave I hit my head on the overhang from the patio above and you just started laughing and said "watch out for that!" Yeah, thanks, couldn't have said that a minute earlier. Those are memories that will live forever and show what a fun loving person you were at heart. I wish I would have had got to know you better firsthand and see for myself what a wonderful mother and role model you were to you kids. You will surely be missed but you are in a better place now. Someday you will be reunited again with your family and you can spend eternity together.
Much love,
December 17, 2011
LaVonne,
Bye, I will always remember you for your cheerfulness and acts of kindness. I will always remember you for your jokes and the concern you showed for your family and friends. Your friend forever,
Donald Baltus
Mommy & Anne Marie 1975
December 17, 2011
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December 17, 2011
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December 17, 2011
Dearest Mother,
If we could have one lifetime wish,
One dream that could come true,
We'd ask with all our hearts,
For yesterday and you.
They say memories are golden,
Well, maybe that is true,
But we never wanted memories,
We only wanted you.
Love your girls,
Anne, Andrea & Amber
December 17, 2011
Mom,
If we could have you back again,
For one more hour or day,
We'd express all our unspoken love;
We'd have countless things to say.
If we could have you back again,
We'd say we treasured you,
And that your presence in our lives
Meant more than we ever knew.
If we could have you back again,
To tell you what we should,
You'd know how much we miss you now,
And if we could, we would.
All our love forever and always,
Anne, Andrea & Amber
Amber Baltus
December 17, 2011
andrea baltus
December 17, 2011
mom as i seat here at work thinking about you and all the fun and crazy times we had together and all the times we went to bingo and how you would yell when you did not win then after awhile i would catch myself doing the samething and how you would always go and play bingo with me and steve i will never forget when steve and i brought you to the cottage grove one for the first time but we ate at chillis first and the hole time you kept saying that we would be late for bingo. and when i was little you would always try and help me sell candy bars so i could go to camp.i remember being pregnet with my daughter at camp and how you would call every day to see how we where doing. there are so many stories that i have of us and when i'm sad or mad all i have to do is think of you and i get a big smile on my face and laugh. but the one thing i learned from this is that life is to short to stay mad at people and tell people how you feel about them every day cause you never no if you can tell them tomorrow an that you should live everyday like it's your last. i will come to see you before chirstmas and bring you some really pretty flowers. when everyone ask me what i want for chirstmas i tell them that i want you i still wish that you would be here with all of us it will not be the same without you mom. i love you and miss you but I no that one day we will be together again and that you are watching over me from heaven.
Amber Baltus
December 16, 2011
Mom
Wow I just can't stop thinking about you! You are in my every thought... I guess the only thing that keeps my heart at piece is that fact that I know we spent every moment together as though it was our last. We barely ever fought and when we did we would be calling each other so much to the point we would both be getting each others answering machine due to the crossing of phone calls! We always had such great times together talking crazy about people and letting them know exactly what we thought about them being all loud to the point we made people we were with want to get up and leave. I just loved how we always got along and never let a moment pass without ending every conversation with I LOVE YOU and have a great day/evening. I miss you so much it's unbearable! I LOVE YOU MOM! See you again when I walk to the pearly gates of Heaven. I know you will be there waiting to welcome me home :)Just wish I could call you to hear you tell me you love me and you will see me tomorrow :(
Robin Howard
December 16, 2011
LaVonne, I wish I had a chance to have seen you one last time before you left for the pearly gates in the sky. You were always so kind to me, I remember you would always ask about my family, how my mom & brothers were doing, and everything else. You always made me laugh, and when I think about you today, I still get a great big smile on my face. :0)
I'm so happy I had the pleasure of having you in my life, I just wish I would've been in yours more. I have a son his name is Silas, and although you never met him, I know you're looking down and can see him. I will forever love and miss you. R.I.P. Love you. :'0(
Robin
Jerry Rogers
December 16, 2011
LaVonne, I didn't know you other than through the words of your youngest daughter, Amber. She's been an incredible blessing in my life and I'm very grateful to you for making her who she is. Amber and I became friends as we crossed paths in a quest to better our lives for ourselves and our families. She's a strong, compassionate, inspirational, loving soul and I know now that she recieved these gifts from you. And she will pass these same gifts on to Alexis as they carry your love with them. My heart weighs heavy with the pain I feel from her in trying to accept losing you. You meant so much to her, Alexis, and your entire family. You will be greatly missed. But I also know that you will be revered, remembered, and carried in the hearts of those you love for the rest of their lives.
Godspeed LaVonne.
shem swan
December 16, 2011
Just thinking of you brings tears to my eyes. To think I can never actually let you kno how I looked at you as family as another adopted mom in my life. Knowing that no matter how much time passed you would still look at me the same and treat me the same still tell me "boy you need to eat, you are way to skinny" Brings a smile to my face. Your a missed but never forgotten and are always with each of us because you have touched each of our lives and carry us with you each day. Thank you for being a mom.
shem swan
December 16, 2011
I still remember the first day I met you. Warm n welcoming,mad at amber about the probe but at the same time worried bout your daughter. Everytime I saw you after that you always treated me like one of your own always telling me I needed to eat. Just like a mom is supposed to. You will b truly missed. Thank you for being
December 16, 2011
Mom,
To express in words everything that you mean to me would be like trying to fill the Grand Canyon one grain of sand at a time.
Everything I am today is all because of you. My ability to smile and laugh at myself. I always knew that I had inherited some of your qualities but did'nt realize just how many until now. I am greatful to have gotten your great sense of humor and your quick wit. I also did inherit that not so gentle way of speaking you had, but we all knew what lie underneath that was a loving soul and yes, Mother, I did get that oh so lovely singing voice of yours also. I remember like it was yesterday, you singing as loud as you could to your Motown favorite, Marvin Gaye. You would have the stereo turned up as loud as could be, singing every note louder than the last, and out of key. You vacuumed and danced playing that same song, "Lets Get It On" over and over, belting out each word. I never thought that I would miss that out of key voice of yours in my ear, but what I would'nt give to hear it just one more time.
You have given me so much without even knowing it. All of the times that you were my shield, my comfort and my friend. You did an amazing job being my Mother, and I know that I did not tell you that nearly enough. I know that I had taken you for granted sometimes.
My heart aches for you to be here with me. Sometimes I catch myself thinking, "when I phone Mom, I can talk of this or that!", then I remember, that your not here. You were always there to answer my calls- To listen to my "small talk" or my rants and raves. At times, I did'nt feel like talking and somehow you always understood. Now, I wish I would have more times, to show I cared- to tell you just how important you are to me and all those times we shared.
I could have shown my love for you so much more than I did, now it is to late to do or say all those things I wish I had, but I feel you know how much I love you and how I wouldnt have traded you the world. I promise to always be the best that I can be and to take care of Andrea and Amber as you would have.
I will love you always and forever.
Your daughter,
Anne Marie-
December 16, 2011
The days pass and I miss you so
How I'll survive, I just don't know
You were my anchor for so very long
The one who taught me right from wrong
Back to when you tucked me in at night
Left the door open and turned on the hall light
The little things that you used to do
Now are fond memories of all we went through
As I grew older you were always around
Cheering me up, when I was down
No problem I had was ever too small
You always took the time to hear them all
Now that you're gone I feel so alone
I miss you so much, Mom.
Your daughter,
Anne Marie
December 16, 2011
Grandma-
Every night I think of what I could change in our relationship, but I can't change it now. When I have too many lights on I think of you saying "Turn off these lights, my bill is high enough".
I wish I could tell you how much I love you but I think that you know. I might shed tears and you will not be here for me to sit in your lap and make them go away, but you are still here with us in our hearts and souls. I will love you no matter what, Grandma.
Love your granddaughter,
Alexis Renae
Amber Baltus
December 16, 2011
Mom,
Words could never express how I feel and have felt throughout this past month. I am beyond heart broken! I miss you so dearly. I have seen you almost everyday a few times a day for the past 25yrs. It's just so crazy to even think about not being able to call you or spend quality time with you for the rest of my life! I feel like I'm just too young to have to lose you but I guess no matter what age I am I would have always felt the same way. I don't know what the future may bring for me and your granddaughter but I know one thing that's for sure, it will be a truly great and rewarding life for the both of us. We have had the greatest opportunities in the world because of you, you as a mother/grandmother teaching us the foundation of a great life, to have had the chance to share so many great years, memories, knowledge, and experiences you have made your presence in our lives remarkable and mostly unforgettable. I know you have raised me to be the woman/mother I am today and I would have never made it to where I'm at without you. I am so very proud of the woman I have become due to your assistance and guidance. I could never thank you enough for always being there to support me and tell me to keep trying my hardest even though I felt like I didn't have the strength to move on. I wish you could be here in the flesh on the 16th of May to see my first college graduation due to all your help and support but I know you will still be attending as my guardian angel. I remember you would always tell me stories about how much I was like you; I never realized it until now that you were right. I hope I can be to my daughter what you have been to me. A mother, best friend, tutor, counselor, maid, motivational speaker, chauffeur, and the list goes on... I LOVE YOU MOM FOREVER AND ALWAYS YOUR BABY GIRL :* XOXO
andrea davis
December 14, 2011
mom i just wanted you to no that im thinking about you today and how you use to ride with me every where i really miss that i still can't belive that your gone i wish you where here to share this moment with of grtting my new car i no you would be happy for me i'm just so happy about it. It just goes back to what you used to say that no matter how bad things are that things do get better.Well I love you so much and miss you I wish you where here I no that I did not tell you enough that I love you and I can't now that just breaks my heart. You where the best mom in the hole world I just hope that I can be half of what you are to my daughter.
Andrea Baltus
December 13, 2011
Mom words cant express what you mean to me and how much I miss you not calling me every day and that I would give up everything just to hear your voice and see you one more time to tell you all the things I wanted to say to you but I never got the chance to and what I would not give to hear that song on my phone when you would call me so I can here your voice one more time I no lately things have not been so good for me but you where always there for me and would put a smile on my face I no what you told me I should do and at first I didn't want to listen to you but now that I seat here and think about everything you tought me in life growing up how you always told me to put others first and always follow your heart no matter if you get hurt or not that time will heal everything and sometimes you have to fall down and pick your self up to find your next journey in life and that everyone has one you just have to find it the one thing that I will never forget is how you would always light up a room when you would walk in it and you would always make people laugh it did not matter if they new you or not you always would put your family first no matter what I just hope that I can be half the person you where and have half the strength you did so I can get through this I just don't if I can without you mom I just want you to no that I would give up everything just to have you back I would even change places with you if I could because there are so many people that still need you I no that you would always say that you wish you could see my daughter again but I no that you will be able to see her now as you are her angle along with everyone else that you love I no that you will always be with us no matter what mom I can't tell you enough how much I love you and how much I miss you.
LaVonne 1970 - Graduation
December 13, 2011
The Lundgren Sisters - Jan, LaVonne, Deb & Maggie
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Christmas Eve 2010
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LaVonne, Angie & Deb -- Christmas 2009
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Mommy & Anne Marie - Winter 1972
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Summer 1984
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Bernice, Jan, LaVonne & Butch
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The Lundgren Clan-Barney, Irene, Bernice, Jan & LaVonne -- Summer 1952
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Summer 1989
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Grandma & Alexis - 2003
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KAREN RIVALL
December 13, 2011
It was a very long time since I spoke to my dear friend. Lavonne you will be in my heart always. LOVE, KAREN....
Mom & Anne Marie - 1975
December 12, 2011
KAREN RIVALL
December 12, 2011
Lavonnes beautiful daughters Anne Andrea and Amber and her adorable granddaughter whom I Never met but saw her beautiful picture. You girls take care your mom loved all of you so much. Love, KAREN....
December 11, 2011
LaVonne,
For 59 years you were a big part of my life. We talked on the phone everyday and we always found something to talk about. If you didnt call me by late afternoon I had to call you to make sure everything was alright. It is hard for me to say goodbye but I know that we will be together again. I love you so much and you will live in my heart forever.
Love your sister, Jan.
Sharon Swanson
December 9, 2011
It would be like God to create such a beautiful unselfish woman. Lavonne will be remembered for her love,friendship, and laughter. She will forever be in our hearts. "Remember all the best of the past times"
Lovey & Bailey 1996
December 7, 2011
Do I hear Marvin Gaye playing??? April 1970
December 7, 2011
Mommy & Anne Marie 1977
December 7, 2011
LaVonne 1977
December 7, 2011
Lovey June 1996
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Lovey June 1996
December 7, 2011
LaVonne & Anne Marie 1973
December 7, 2011
LaVonne - 1st Grade
December 7, 2011
Lovey, Jan & Deb 1996 - Party Animals!!
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Lovey & Santa 1967
December 7, 2011
SMILE!!
December 7, 2011
December 7, 2011
Lavonne,
I remember when you used to baby sit John and I when we were younger. You were so funny.... we both remember the scary rat movie we would want to watch over and over and you always let us! I will really miss you asking how the dogs are doing, and even though Windsor had passed you always told me how much you loved him! You were a wonderful woman and you will be deeply missed.
I love you!
Always,
Ang
December 4, 2011
My mother was one of the most amazing people I have ever met and will probably ever meet.
A mother's influence on her children is taken for granted. Many of the things she teaches have such an early origin in our lives that we don't realize, or give her credit for the fabric she has woven into our lives.
I thought I'd list a few of the things that my mother, LaVonne, taught me.
She taught me:
-To Love....and to use the word "Love".
-To be sensitive to other people's feelings.
-Not to tease or make fun of people.
-To listen without passing judgment.
-That if you don't have anything good to say about someone you shouldn't say anything at all.
-That saying "I love you" is not a sign of weakness.
Mom was a caring, sensitive, loving and empathetic person. She never put herself before others. She had a great sense of humor and would always do what she could to bring a smile to a loved one's face. She felt others hurts with them and did what she could to make things better for them. She would give, even when she had little to give. Mom loved animals, whether it was a dog, a cat, or a squirrel, she enjoyed them. I knew I could come to her no matter what the reason or circumstance. She was my biggest cheerleader, always believing in me.
I love her with all my heart and truly miss her more than I can ever express.
Anne Marie
Deb
December 1, 2011
LaVonne, I will miss you more than you will ever know; especially all of the phone calls.My sister, my friend. I love you.
Maggie
November 28, 2011
For many years we shared our lives
One roof we both lived under
Sometimes we laughed sometimes we cried
Through winter storms and thunder
Those early years went by so fast
Then we went our separate ways
But through all time our friendship lasts
Forever our bond in life remains
As summer sunshine begins to fade
And autumn winds start to whisper
A closer friend I'll never find
Than the one I call my sister.
Grandma & Alexis
November 21, 2011
Heidi Bergman
November 20, 2011
Anne, Andrea and Amber,
What a beautiful service it was yesterday. I know your Mom was watching from above and is so prould of you girls! God Bless.
Sheryl Beelow(Londo)
November 18, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 18, 2011
Lovey & the A-Team
November 18, 2011
Leon Ries
November 18, 2011
With a heavy heart I extent my deepest regrets and sympathy for the loss of a truly special person. In ways Lavonne carried the weight of the world on her shoulders but somehow always managed to put a kooky spin on things and make me laugh. I know few people that had as big of heart as Lavonne. Stay strong Anne, Andria, Amber.
Joyce Ulmer
November 17, 2011
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Lavonne will be missed by many. May God Bless each and everyone of you at this time. I got to know Lavonne when I worked at the Senior Center. She was such a sweet person.
Joyce Ulmer
Heidi Bergman
November 17, 2011
By the way...I never called her Lovey while speaking to her...I called her LaVonne to show respect to my friend Anne's Mother=)
Our Mom at age 4
Anne Schwartz
November 17, 2011
Our beautiful Mother at age 17
Anne Schwartz
November 17, 2011
Our beautiful Mother at age 17
Anne Schwartz
November 17, 2011
We miss your smile already, Mom!
Anne Schwartz
November 17, 2011
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