LaVon Jean Underdahl, 96, of La Crosse, WI and formerly of Kenyon died at the home of her daughter Lynn, surrounded by her children.

She was born November 27, 1929, in Brush Creek Township in the county of Faribault, MN to Jesse Amundson and Alma Kvale Amundson. One of 5 children, LaVon and her family moved to the Kenyon area when she was 15. She attended Kenyon High School where she graduated in 1947. Shortly after graduation she moved to Faribault where she worked at JC Penney's. She was also the photo artist, before colored photos existed, at Russell Peterson Studios. LaVon met and was courted by Peter Underdahl. They were married on July 11, 1948, and settled in Kenyon.

LaVon was a wonderful homemaker and raised 3 children. In 1967, the family moved to St. James, MN where they developed many lifelong friends. They returned to Kenyon in 1997. LaVon enjoyed playing cards and was involved in local bridge groups. She enjoyed golfing at the Kenyon Golf Course, where she often received awards in tournaments. She and Peter enjoyed traveling and spending time with their children and grandchildren. In 2023, LaVon moved to Eagle Crest assisted living in La Crosse, WI. She loved playing bingo and attending church services as well as visits to Lynn and Brad's home on the Mississippi. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and a great "rummy" card player.

She is survived by her children, Pamela (and Leonard) Boyle of Los Osos, CA, Lynn (and Brad) Sturm of La Crescent, MN, and Jerald Underdahl (and Steve Brandwein) of Palm Spring, CA; four grandchildren, Serena (and Scott) Von Ruden of Federal Way, WA, Emily Sturm (and Bonnie Lohman) of Minneapolis, MN, Colin Boyle of Los Osos, CA, and Kyra (and Ed) Yanes of Los Osos, CA; five great grandchildren, Odessa and Leo Von Ruden, Rowan and Briar Sturm, and Hazel Yanes; brother, Ronald (and Donna) Amundson of Zumbrota; also many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and three brothers, Jerald, Richard, and Donald.

Funeral Service will be 2:00 pm, Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Michaelson Funeral Home in Kenyon, with Pastor D.J. Chatelaine officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Kenyon Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to First Lutheran Church in Kenyon, Bethany Lutheran Homes of La Crosse, WI, or an organization of the donor's choice.