ALICE LAVON KLEVGARD

ALICE LAVON KLEVGARD

     Alice Lavon Klevgard of Taylor, WI, went to spend eternity with the Lord Jesus June 4, 2024, at the age of 89.

     Alice left this life peacefully, following a week of her children and friends at her side. Alice is survived by her husband of 70 years, Mayland Klevgard; six children, Dale (Nancy) of Hixton, WI, Kathleen (David) Pickering of Taylor, WI, Steven Klevgard of Whitehall, WI, Timothy (Lee) of Elk Mound, WI, Alan of Taylor, WI, and Jason of Taylor, WI. Alice is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

     Alice is survived by one sister, Mary Lou Maldonado (Joe) of Northfield, WI. Alice was preceded in death by her father, Emil Leland Hedberg, and her mother, Thelma Hedberg. 

     Alice was a devoted wife to Mayland and cared for their children alone while Mayland was stationed in Germany and Vietnam during his military career. Alice was a foster home parent and an in-home caregiver for veterans. Alice also cared for others outside of her home. Alice worked for a time as a nurse’s aide at the Heritage Home in Black River Falls and drove school bus for the Taylor School District. 

     Alice was a lifelong church member and always active in the congregation. Alice served as a Sunday School teacher, was active in the Ladies Aid and hosted an annual Christmas party at her home that included singing Christmas songs, a potluck supper and gift exchange.

     Alice was an avid Milwaukee Brewers baseball fan and could always be found listening to Bob Uekcer announce the games on the radio while she was baking, cooking or cleaning dishes. Alice always said she was “watching” the game on the radio because she could “see” it better than on the television.

     Alice Klevgard’s funeral service was held Saturday, June 8, at New Hope Community Lutheran Church in Northfield, WI. She is buried in the Trempealeau Valley Lutheran Church Cemetery close to her parents. Alice will be greatly missed by her family and all those who had the privilege of sharing in her life here.

     The Jensen-Modjeski Funeral Home is assisting the family with final arrangements, 715-963-2231.