LOIS M. JOLGREN's Obituary
LOIS M. JOLGREN, 85, of L'Anse passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at Bayside Village, L'Anse, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Chicago, IL. on October 20, 1920 daughter of the late William and Loretta (Schmidt) Prickett. Lois graduated in 1937 from Hyde Park High School in Chicago. She married Kenneth Jolgren in Chicago on May 17, 1947. Lois worked as a secretary in an insurance company and several other businesses in Chicago until moving to L'Anse in 1955. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Birthday Club and the L'Anse Eagles Club # 2287. Lois enjoyed sewing, knitting and making afghans. Her greatest love was her grandchildren.
Mrs. Jolgren is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth, children, Jerry T. LaFond of Arlington, TX., Kenneth Jr. (Debra) Jolgren of San Diego, CA., Scott R. Jolgren of San Diego, CA., Judy (Phillip) Logan of Minneapolis, MN., Vicki (John) Carr of L'Anse, and Janice (Bob) Doyle of Glenwood Springs, CO., 12 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, 2 sisters and 1 brother.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 12 noon, Saturday, May 20, 2006 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, L'Anse with Father Augustin George, Celebrant. Family members honored her as casket bearers. Interment will take place in the Pelkie Cemetery. The family received friends at church on Saturday, May 20, 2006 from 10 am until time of the Mass. The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L'Anse has been entrusted with arrangements.
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