Abba, LaVonne M.LaVonne M. Abba, age 87 of Neenah, passed away on Wednesday October 11, 2017 at Oak Park Place in Menasha. LaVonne was born on May 13, 1930 in Appleton, daughter of the late Wilbur and Ella (Berner) Laux. She married Lawrence Abba on October 3, 1953 and had just celebrated their 64th Wedding Anniversary. LaVonne worked for Kimberly Clark for 26 years. After retirement she played with the Neenah Community Band and also worked as a volunteer at Theda Clark Hospital for 15 years. She was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Neenah. LaVonne had a special affection for all animals and especially her cats and her Son's Siberian Huskies. She also enjoyed shopping and playing cards with friends and family. Despite enjoying sheepshead and other card games, she was always up for a game of Old Maid. As you can guess, she always lost… LaVonne is survived by her Husband Larry; Her Son Rod and Daughter In-Law Claudia and her Grandson Andres. Funeral services for LaVonne will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the Kessler Funeral Home, 304 S. Commercial St., Neenah, with Fr. Dennis Bergsbaken officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers a memorial is being established for area Humane Societies.The family would like to extend a special thank you to Theda Care At Home, Hospice and Home Care (Team 4), as well as Valley VNA Home Care and the staff and caregivers at Oak Park Place. All of the wonderful and excellent care providers to LaVonne and Larry went above and beyond their typical duties to provide the best care possible. In lieu of flowers a memorial is being established for area Humane Societies.The family would like to extend a special thank you to Theda Care At Home, Hospice and Home Care (Team 4), as well as Valley VNA Home Care and the staff and caregivers at Oak Park Place. All of the wonderful and excellent care providers to LaVonne and Larry went above and beyond their typical duties to provide the best care possible.