Lavina was born in Sterling, CO, on April 10, 1921, to John and Matilda (Leinweber) Stark. She lived on a farm near Belle Fourche until her parents took her and her two sisters, Helen and Esther, and moved to Vale where she attended school. After her school years, Lavina helped her parents with farm work by operating farm equipment and working in the sugar beet fields along with her sister, Helen.

She was married to Fred Miller, Jr. and to this union, four children were born: Tommy, Roy, Dawn "Rexine", and Carmen. After moving to Sturgis, Lavina was married to Carl Aga until his passing. Lavina, also known by her friends and family as "Hon", was employed by the Deadwood Hospital as a supervisor in the dietary department. She was an excellent cook and baker, and her German hotcakes were especially delicious.

Lavina Miller Aga, 93, Sturgis, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at her residence.

Lavina is survived by son, Roy Miller, Sturgis; daughters, Dawn "Rexine" (Joe) Nelson, and Carmen (Dave) Albrandt, West Palm Beach, FL; daughter-in-law, Delores Miller, Rapid City; sister, Esther (Duane E.) Carstensen, Sturgis; five grandchildren, Aaron Miller, Pierre, Allison Miller, Miami, FL, Adam Miller, Rock Springs, WY, and Joshua and Nicholas Nelson, West Palm Beach, FL; four great-grandchildren; and niece, Debra (Marlo) Heupel, Lead.

She is preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; infant brother, Albert John "Johnny"; and her sister and brother-in-law, Helen Leona and John Kalmbach.

Lavina was a baptized and confirmed member of Grace Lutheran Church, and her faith in the Lord was always a very important part of her life.

In lieu of flowers, any honorariums, cards, and expressions of sympathy may be sent to Esther and Duane Carstensen at 2129 Park Avenue, Sturgis, SD 57785.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kinkadefunerals.com.