Service Information
Lois M. Williams, age 98, of Bloomington, Minnesota, formerly of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Meadow Woods Assisted Living in Bloomington.
Private Family Graveside Service at Buffalo Lake City Cemetery in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota.
Obituary
Lois Mae Williams was born on April 18, 1925, in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Roy and Helen (Stucke) Funk. Lois was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo Lake. She received her education in Buffalo Lake, and was a graduate of the Buffalo Lake High School Class of 1943. Lois furthered her education at North Western Hospital School of Nursing in 1947.
On March 9, 1947, Lois was united in marriage to Joseph Williams at her parent’s home in Buffalo Lake. This marriage was blessed with three sons, Thomas, and twins Paul and Phillip. Lois and Joseph resided in Buffalo Lake, and later moved to Hutchinson, Minnesota. They shared 60 years of marriage prior to the passing of Joseph on April 7, 2015.
Lois was employed as a Registered Nurse and later as the Director of Nurses at the Buffalo Lake Nursing Home. She retired in 1987. Lois was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.
Lois was a huge supporter of her children and grandchildren’s sporting activities. She enjoyed golfing, singing in the church choir, and watching town baseball. Lois especially enjoyed socializing and spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.
Lois passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Meadow Woods Assisted Living in Bloomington, Minnesota, at the age of 98 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Lois is survived by her:
Sons, Paul Williams of Chanhassen, MN,
Phillip Williams and his wife, Rosanne of Apple Valley, MN;
Daughter-in-law, Jean Williams of Thief River Falls, MN;
Grandchildren, Sarah Rislov and her husband, Ryan, Kyle Williams, Laura Olivier and her husband, Aaron, Scott LaMotte, Jeff LaMotte and his wife, Pam;
Eleven Great-grandchildren, Parker, Addison, Edie, Berit, Oscar, Brady, Dominic, Benjamin, Nicholas, Austin, and Brock;
Many other relatives and friends.
Lois is preceded in death by her Parents, Roy and Helen Funk; Husband, Joseph Williams; Son, Thomas Williams; Granddaughter, Lisa Thompson; Sister Ilo Schwartz and her husband, Edward.
John and Judi Ovitt says
Paul, Phil and families
We so enjoyed Your Mom! Never knew where she might pop up.
Several years we spent under a tree watching BL Days Softball Games together
with she, your Dad and other locals awaiting to hear “Out” from the Ump.
She will be missed!
Arvin Vorbeck says
Arvin Vorbeck-She was a wonderful person, I remember her as I played basketball, baseball, and track with her sons Paul and Phil.
Pam Hahn says
Yes to Paul & Phil my deepest sympathy to you, I told my sister in law & we had some fond memories, my brother Gilbert drove school bus for u quys playing basketball. You quys have a beautiful mom she will be missed.
tom wall says
Lois, such a sweet Lady rememember her and Joe as neighbors to my mom Vera in the apt complex.
Keri "Rath" Nelson says
The Rath kids have many memories of Lois (and Gordon) with Grandma & Grandpa living across the street. Many basketball games played on “Williams Arena” and we could never leave without going in the house before heading back across the street. Some days we would come home with candy, some days it would be a 2 liter of pop and little debbie’s. There was always a hug and a “love you kid” whenever we would see them even as we grew up. The spunk, sense of humor, spirit, bright energy, and love that Lois had for everything will always be remembered. Our love always…Keri, Nathan, Matthew, and KamiJo Rath
Jeanne Kadelbach says
Rest in Peace Lois! You were a very special woman! You will be missed !
Lisa McColley says
My sympathies to Lois’s family! Brad and I were a couple of young kids when we moved into 431 2nd St next to Gordy and Lois and they were nothing but the best and most welcoming to us! Always a great conversation and lots of advice! What a great lady!
Dave Mueller says
I spent innumerable hours at the Williams residence growing up. Tom, Paul and Phil were and are my non blood brothers. Lois and Gordon were my 2nd parents. Wonderful role models for all us.
Lois was a Mom to everyone she encountered. Boundless energy in serving her Lord.
RIP dear Mom.
Shelly Zupfer says
Ken and I miss you so much! You put a light into our lives. We will miss the love you gave us and all the time we spent with you. You are truly a very special person who had a heart of gold. Love you Lois.