LaVonne was born on May 30, 1940, in Hutchinson to parents Fred Henke and Sophie Dostal Henke. She was raised on her family farm, along with her brothers and sisters: Alvin, Harvey, David, Jerry, Roger, Eve and Carol. She was the first girl born to the family after four boys. After high school, LaVonne moved to the Twin Cities and attended beauty school. In 1979, Lavonne and her husband Brent Constans moved to Rocky Mount, N.C., along with their daughters, Kim and Kathy. In March of 2022, she moved into The Foley Center in Blowing Rock, N.C.
 LaVonne enjoyed growing flowers, tending to house plants, painting, fishing, spending time with her be­loved grandson Gregory, volunteering for hospice, traveling, collecting shells on the beach and collecting special rocks. LaVonne was dedicated to agriculture, enjoying a long career working for an agricultural supply company. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Fred and Sophie Henke, and her brother Roger. LaVonne is survived by her grandson Gregory Lamm and fiancé’ Jessica Mugford of Flor­ida, daughter Kim Constans and her significant other Denver Plude of Vilas, N.C., and her daughter Kathy Lamm and significant other Chris Jacobs of Rock Hill, S.C.
 LaVonne died peacefully on her 84th birthday, with family by her side.
 A service will be held Saturday, September 7 at 11 a.m. with visitation to begin at 10 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, Hutchinson. Luncheon to follow.