Eaton, Lavella I.

Lavella I. Eaton, 91, of Iola, died Saturday, November 5th, 2011 at Iola Living Assistance. Lavella was born in Polar, WI. on December 30, 1919, the daughter of the late Ernest and Bessie (Seeber) Frayer. She married Willard Eaton on August 5, 1938 in Neenah, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on December 13, 2000. Lavella was a home maker raising her family. She worked in the laundry at Theda Clark Hospital and later with Superior Linen Services. She loved her kitties and the outdoors, especially making her own fire wood. She is survived by: Sons: Charles (Rosemarie) Eaton, Iola; Thomas (Betty) Eaton, Iola; Grandchildren: Kari (Tom) Flenz, Menasha; Kurt (Michelle) Eaton, Appleton; Kristi (Jeff) Borman, Avondale, PA; Amy Hirst , Appleton; Jeff (Becky Gall) Eaton, Neenah; Sister-in-law Janece “Bunny” Simerson, Brookfield; Great grandchildren; Chad and Kira Flenz; Eric, Rachel, Luke, and Claire Borman; Allison and Spencer Eaton; Holly and Sophie Hirst. Lavella was preceded in death by: 2 brothers: John and Ernest Frayer; Inlaws: Marie Frayer, Bernard and Verna (Eaton) Bayer; and Eugene “Jiggs” and Judy Eaton. Funeral services were held, Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Hitterdahl Lutheran Church in the Town of Iola, Wisconsin with Reverend Dale Wilson officiating. Friends called Wednesday from 9:00 AM until the time of service at the church. Interment is in the Hitterdahl Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established. The family wishes to thank the staff of Iola Living Assistance, Chaplain Marcia Sabin, and Rev. Dale Wilson. Voie Funeral Home of Iola assisted the family with arrangements.