Lavon Martins

Lavon Martins, 92, of Postville died Friday, October 30, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society in Waukon. A Public Graveside Service was held Monday, November 2 at Postville Cemetery, Postville with Pastor Lynn Noel as the officiant. Memorials may be sent to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Postville Fire Department and Postville Ambulance Service.

Lavon was born September 4, 1928 to Larry and Bessie (Segrist) Ewing in Franklin Township. She was baptized April 17, 1938 and confirmed October 2, 1955. She attended Forest Mills Country School and graduated from Waukon High School.

Lavon was united in marriage with Virgil Walter Martins February 13, 1955 at Community Presbyterian Church in Postville. Lavon worked at Douglas Drug Store and was a farm wife.  She enjoyed dancing, playing cards, having coffee with her sister, Lola, going to sales and doing ceramics.

Surviving Lavon are many family members on both the Ewing and Martins sides. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil; her parents, Larry and Bessie Ewing; and one sister, Lola Mork.

Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Postville is assisting the family with arrangements.