Joyce E. Lois, 78, Burlington died peacefully June 6, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born Nov. 12, 1934, to the late Frank and Elizabeth (Holbus) Rahberger in Racine. Her early life was spent in Burlington where she attended grade school and graduated from St. Mary’s High School. Following high school she went to cosmetology school for two years.
On June 2, 1956, she married Kenneth J. Lois at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Burlington. She was a lifetime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She worked at Eugene’s Beauty Salon and then Tobin’s Drug Store. She enjoyed spending time with her family and truly enjoyed playing games and putting jigsaw puzzles together with her grandchildren. She also loved reading and listening to books on tape.
Survivors include her husband; children, Patricia (Jeffrey) Lofy, Sparks, Nev., Keith (Colleen) Lois and Brian (Corrie) Lois, both Burlington; grandchildren, Christopher (Kirsten) Lofy, Carrie (fiancé Dave Held) Lois, Kylie Lois, Kelly Lois, Leslie Lois and Jennifer Lois; great-grandchildren, Benjamin Lofy and Kaden Lofy; siblings, Donald (Marge) Rahberger, Thomas (Carol) Rahberger, Mary (Warren) Wagner and Carol (Mark) Wohlers.
She was further preceded in death by her daughter Denise Lois, and brothers, Frank Rahberger and James Rahberger.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated and a prayer vigil held June 10, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The Rev. Brian Holbus officiated. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home & Crematory, Burlington, served the family.
In lieu of flowers the family has suggested memorials be made to Seasons Hospice or The Chestnut Club.
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We were so sorry to hear about Joyce’s passing. Growing up she was always so warm and kind. We were so fortunate to grow up on a block that everyone looked out for all of the kids in the neighborhood, and it was such a nice place to call home. She will be kept in our prayers.
God Bless your family,
Michael Huelskamp and Tracey (Huelskamp) Houle
Dear Ken and family I can’t begin to tell you my heartfelt sympathy about Joyce’s death. I didn’t find out until today 6-17 in a letter from Jane Raettig from Texas. Our memories of our high school years at your house our home away from home are wonderful only because of your love for each other, which we all wished for when we grew up(never)………love,commitment and loyalty equals Ken and Joyce. She was truly a wonderful person. I am so sorry she is gone. Xo Pat Vozel
Dear Ken,
So sorry to hear about Joyce. She had so much courage over the years to live with a stroke and have a smile on her face. Your TLC for her was so much to be admired. Sorry to lose a wonderful classmate.
Joanne Ebbers Herban