STERLING – LaVonne D. Dahlgren, 87, of Sterling, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, at Sterling Pavilion. She was an elementary school teacher in Nelson and a piano teacher for many years.

LaVonne was born Oct. 29, 1924, in Sterling, the daughter of Earl and Violet McNeil. She was a graduate of Sterling High School and Cornell College. She married Dean L. Dahlgren on June 22, 1945, in Sterling. He preceded her in death on Nov. 27, 2011.

LaVonne was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Sterling. She was an avid bridge player.