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LaVilla Cathrine Gordon Rowland-Onsager

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Birth	:	18 Mar 1920 Postville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 Apr 2020 Postville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Gods Acres Cemetery, Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9925003, -91.6496964
Plot	:	Block 10, Lot 25
Description	:	LaVilla Rowland Onsager, 100, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020. LaVilla was born in Postville, Iowa on March 18, 1920 to Frank and Emma (Wander) Gordon. She graduated from Postville High School in 1938. LaVilla was born and grew up on the farm three miles outside of Postville. On March 1945, LaVilla married Oliver Rowland. They raised three sons, Everette, James and David near Clermont, Iowa. Her husband Oliver passed away in 1963. LaVilla married Marvin Onsager in 1984. LaVilla loved and enjoyed cooking, gardening,... Read More	LaVilla Rowland Onsager, 100, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020. LaVilla was born in Postville, Iowa on March 18, 1920 to Frank and Emma (Wander) Gordon. She graduated from Postville High School in 1938. LaVilla was born and grew up on the farm three miles outside of Postville. On March 1945, LaVilla married Oliver Rowland. They raised three sons, Everette, James and David near Clermont, Iowa. Her husband Oliver passed away in 1963. LaVilla married Marvin Onsager in 1984. LaVilla loved and enjoyed cooking, gardening, music-playing drums and guitar and farm animals. She dedicated and enjoyed working with 4-H Club Youth. She loved and enjoyed visiting families, friends and co-workers. LaVilla had worked at Northern Engraving until retiring. She kept up the news and weather forecast. LaVilla enjoyed following sport events, especially local PHS, U of I and ISU Cyclone teams. LaVilla was known to have a razor-sharp mind. LaVilla is survived by her sons, Everett (Vicki) Rowland of Clermont, Iowa, James (Elvira) Rowland of Postville, Iowa and David (Peggy) Rowland of Merritt Island, Florida; five grandchildren, Angelisa (Mike) Belden of Des Moines, Iowa, Brandon (Kara) Rowland, Kathrine Rowland of Arvada, Colorado, Kathy Scheppmann of Rochester, Minnesota, Lee John Rowland of Washington, DC and Matthew Rowland of Denver, Colorado; four grandchildren, Hailey Scheppmann, Nolan and Grace Belden and Opal Rowland; step-daughter, Marylou (Dave) Soram of Waukon, Iowa; stepson, Mike Onsager of Decorah, Iowa; several step grandchildren and great-grandchildren, cousin, nephews, nieces and relatives. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Postville Good Samaritan Society, Meals on Wheels, Postville Presbyterian Community Church and Postville Fire Department. Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Postville, Iowa is assisting the family Lavilla has also been known as Lavilla Rowland Onsager, Lavilla Onsager started her 4-H career in 1934 as a member of the newly formed Henderson Prairie 4-H club in Clermont Township, Fayette County, Iowa. Lavilla was the president of the club for three years. In 1939 Lavilla helped her club make a long chain out of clover and shaped it into a big clover on stage at the State 4-H Conference. Lavilla and her late husband, Oliver Rowland, had three sons—Everett, James, and David. The boys carried on the 4-H tradition in the Clermont Comets 4-H club. Lavilla encourage her sons to participate in a climatology project that came to the attention of WMT TV. In 1965 the family hosted a 4-H international exchange participant from the Philippines in 1983. In the 60’s they participated in a Canadian 4-H exchange. All Lavilla’s grandchildren have been 4-H members. As the current leader of the Clermont Comets, Lavilla has helped her club accomplish many things. In partnership with another club, they applied for a grant and used the money to plant trees and clean the trails at Montauk, former Governor Larrabee's home, near Clermont. In 2001 the club also did a History of Corn planting at the local Heritage Farm Park. They also did a vegetable garden in the shape of the state of Iowa that contains plants and vegetables forming the 4-H symbol. Lavilla is an active member of the Fayette County 4-H & Youth Committee. She has been the leader of the Clermont Comets 4-H Club for nine years. She has been a 4-H member, 4-H parent, and 4-H leader in Clermont Township for 69 years – a true pioneer for Fayette County 4-H.

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Where is LaVilla Cathrine Gordon Rowland-Onsager's memorial?
LaVilla Cathrine Gordon Rowland-Onsager's memorial is located at: Gods Acres Cemetery, Clermont, Fayette County, USA.
When did LaVilla Cathrine Gordon Rowland-Onsager death?
LaVilla Cathrine Gordon Rowland-Onsager death on 23 Apr 2020 in Postville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the LaVilla Cathrine Gordon Rowland-Onsager's memorial?
Latitude: 42.9925003
Longitude: -91.6496964

Family Members:

Parent

Franklin Gordon

(1888 - 1960)

Emma Wander Gordon

(1882 - 1969)

Spouse

Oliver Roosevelt Rowland

(1913 - 1963)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Gods Acres Cemetery
Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9925003, -91.6496964

2. Saint Peters Catholic Cemetery
Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0003014, -91.6438980

3. Elgin City Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9580000, -91.6410000

4. East Clermont Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9969406, -91.5916672

5. Nutting Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0306015, -91.7247009

6. Brainard Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9341980, -91.7044900

7. Butler Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9738910, -91.7501880

8. Apostolic Cemetery
Marion Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.5821991

9. Houg Cemetery
Gunder, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9444008, -91.5675964

10. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9777985, -91.7647018

11. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.7450027

12. Illyria Cemetery
Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8975983, -91.6363983

13. Fry Family Cemetery
Farmersburg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0152530, -91.5182350

14. Marion Lutheran Cemetery
Gunder, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9708290, -91.5127792

15. George Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0346985, -91.7818985

16. Postville Cemetery
Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0811081, -91.5655594

17. Bethany Lutheran Church Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0625000, -91.7630997

18. Mount Calvary Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9300003, -91.7850037

19. West Union Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9611000, -91.8151600

20. Grand Meadow Cemetery
Luana, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0628014, -91.5081024

21. Cook Family Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9209880, -91.5091230

22. Bloomfield Cemetery
Castalia, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1152992, -91.6896973

23. Highland Lutheran Cemetery
Highland Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8987000, -91.5330000

24. Pleasant View Cemetery
Castalia, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1183014, -91.6785965