Lois Lucile Benedict, 88, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2010 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.

She was born on May 3, 1922 to Elizabeth E. (Karrer) and Harry Kinzey in Kingsley, IA. Lois married Lester E. Benedict on November 11, 1944. Lester died January 20, 1990.

 

Lois loved to dance, also square danced for 30 years. She worked doing office work and a bookkeeper for many years. She was an artistic person with crafts, knit, crochet, seamstress and oil painting.

 

She served as treasurer for Concordia Ballroom on the board of trustees. Also served on the board of South Side Senior Citizen Center a number of years. She was a cub scout leader, Brownie leader (started a Brownie Troop in Holmen, WI) and was a girl scout leader in La Crescent, MN for 5 years.

 

Lois is survived by her son, Brian L. (Bonita K.) Benedict of Mooresville, IND; daughter, Rebecca E. (Tapendra Sinha) Benedict of Mexico City; grandchildren, Nichole (Dave) Hammett, Keene (Erin) Benedict; sister, Virginia (Norbert) Gotto; step-daughter, Wanda M. (J. Kenneth) Peterie of Blue Springs, MO; a grand love in her life, Ira Brown and his family; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

 

Lois is preceded in death by her husband; infant son, Steven Antone Benedict in October 1951; parents; and brother, Clyde Kinzey.

 

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, August 23, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Wesley United Methodist Church, 721 King St., La Crosse, WI. The Rev. Ellen Rasmussen will officiate. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the Service at the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Coulee Region Cremation Group at www.couleecremation.com is assisting the family.