Mandan, ND-Private Funeral Service for LaVilla Pearl Dollinger, 92, of Mandan and formerly of Ashley, ND will be 11:00 am Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Carlsen Funeral Home. Rev. David Irwin will officiate. The service will be live streamed and available at www.Carlsenfh.com under LaVilla’s obituary.
Burial will be in Venturia Baptist Cemetery.
LaVilla died Friday, February 12, 2021 at Edgewood Mandan under the care of hospice, three days short of her 93rd birthday.
LaVilla Pearl was born on February 15, 1928 to Andrew B. and Magdalena (Dockter) Haas on the family homestead northwest of Venturia, ND.
LaVilla was united in marriage to Milbert Dollinger on November 24, 1946 at Venturia Baptist Church. They worked hard on their farm raising cattle and grain. In addition, LaVilla tended to chickens, ducks, geese, and a big garden. She took great pride in being a farm wife.
LaVilla was also a talented seamstress, sewing clothes for her family and eventually exquisite and detailed professional drapery. She made dozens of quilts and crocheted many beautiful doilies and afghans which she lovingly shared with her family.
LaVilla and Milbert moved to Ashley after devoting 50 years to their farm. In November 2019, they moved to Edgewood Mandan Assisted Living where Milbert passed away at the age of 94 on January 3, 2020. They had been married for 73 years.
Family was a very important part of LaVilla’s life. She was always supportive and encouraging to those whose lives she touched.
Thankful to have had her as their mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother are her children, Lana Llewellyn of Globe, AZ, Lyle (Mary) Dollinger of Fargo, ND, Neal (Bobbi) Dollinger of Rippey, IA and Nina (Stew) Weber of Bismarck, ND; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by, sister, Arly (Dennis) Schnabel of Aberdeen, SD; and sister-in-law, Jeanne Haas of Hamilton, MT.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, son-in-law, Joe Llewellyn, three brothers, two sisters and infant great-granddaughter, Rose Colby.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to charity of your choice.
Carlsen Funeral Home of Ashley has been entrusted with arrangements.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. LaVilla was such a sweet lady.
Thoughts and prayers for her family.
LaaVilla was a very though full lady Love to visit with her> Prayers
Deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother.
So very sorry to hear that LaVilla passed. She was such a dear, sweet lady and took such good care of her dear husband. My deepest condolences to her family.
So very sorry she was such a nice lady as well as Milbert was to when I was in Activity Dept Milbert and Lavilla would help out a lot with Bingo driving the bus we’re great Volunteers !! Now Lavilla and Milbert are reunited in Heaven !! My thoughts and Prayers to her family 😢🙏
Our sympathies go out to the family of LaVilla, She and Milbert were the kindest couple, always kind words, they showed others how to live by example. The love they showed for each other was there to see in their smiles and kind words. LaVilla is now with her sweet Milbert, To her family,, cherish your memories, share stories, laughter, and let those memories live in your hearts forever.
I’m so sad to hear this. LaVilla was always a quiet and gentle woman. I will miss her. Hugs to her family, kids and grandkids.
My deepest sympathy to the family. She was such a sweet lady. The love and devotion between her and Milbert was very evident and their faith was such an example for all.
Hugs to your family. Lavilla was such a kind and compassionate woman. I loved visiting with them.
My condolences to Lavilla,s family..Milbert and her were always ready for a greeting and short visit..Lavilla,s kindness and loyalty to her friends and family surely is an example to all of us.RIP,Lavilla
Lana, Lyle, Neal & Nina,
So sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I’ll never forget the aroma of fresh bread in her kitchen (my inspiration for baking bread) or her love of sewing. She was a wonderful, sweet aunt to me. Prayers up for all of you.
Sympathy to the family of LaVilla. She was such a kind caring lady. She always had a smile. Prayers to the family.J
Sweet, kind person. Love you Auntie La Villa.
LaVilla was a wonderful example of a life well lived. Deepest sympathy to her family.
Our sympathy to LaVilla’s family. She and Milbert were wonderful neighbors. God bless
LaVilla was a lovely woman. She loved her husband and family so very much and loved her Lord even more.
She handled her challenges with profound grace.
She will long be remembered and missed. She is safe in the arms of Jesus now.
I will miss you, great-grandma my thoughts and prayers are with you.
What a wonderful lady with such a gentle and sweet spirit, was LaVilla! I always felt loved and supported by her (and Milbert) when I was privileged to be their pastor. Blessings to her children, grandchildren and extended family as you mourn her loss and celebrate a life well lived!
Lana, Lyle, Neal, and Nina,
My heart goes out to each of you as you grieve the loss of your mother. I have such fond memories of LaVilla during visits to your home while growing up and while attending church together as families. She was a warm-hearted and compassionate woman, and her generosity and tenderness toward others was remarkable. Please know that she left a lasting positive impression on my heart.
Cindy (Knoll) Forster
Stevens Point, WI