Lavonne H. (Takacs) Nelson- Age 67 - of Toronto passed away at her home Thursday - January 10th. She was a devoted, loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother and was an inspiration to all during her battle with cancer.She was born October 11, 1940 in Steubenville the daughter of the late John J. and Henrietta Denne Takacs.Lavonne is a member of the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church of Toronto and the Catholic Women''s Society of the church. She is a 1958 graduate of Catholic Central High School - Steubenville and a member of the Toronto Sunrise Senior Citizens.She is retired from Toronto City School System - Toronto High School as a cafeteria cook.Lavonne was preceded in death by her parents; brother William Takacs; sister Evelyn Butler.Her survivors are:Husband: Louis W. Nelson, Sr. of the home whom she married July 26, 1958Four sons: Louis W. Nelson, Jr. and Tammy of Columbus, OH; Douglas K. Nelson and wife Ellen of Wexford, PA; Rick R. Nelson and wife Kathy of Toronto; Michael J. Nelson of Columbus, OHFive grandchildren: Kristen, Kelsey, Matthew, Ryan and JennaFriends and family will gather for visitation 2-4 and 6-8 Sunday - January 13th at the Clarke Funeral Home - 302 Main St. - Toronto. 740-537-1234 or 800-588-1446.A Vigil Service will be held 3:45 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home.A Blessing Service will be held 9:30 A.M. Monday - January 14th at the funeral home followed by a Funeral Liturgy with Mass 10:00 A.M. Monday at the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church - Corner of Findley Street & Euclid Ave. - Toronto. Monsignor Kurt Kemo will be the Celebrant and burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery - Steubenville.The family wishes to express special thanks to Father Vince Huber, Father Dan Heusel, Charity Hospice and her wonderful friends.Memorial contributions in memory of Lavonne may be made to the Charity Hospice - P.O. Box 2483 - Wintersville, OH 43953 OR St. Francis Central School - 1225 N. River Ave. - Toronto, OH 43964