RANNELLS, Lois S. (Shields) 1926-2015

RANNELLS, SHIELDS, OCONNOR

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 11/6/2015 at 16:07:32

June 17, 1926 - February 7, 2015

Obituary for Lois S. Rannells

CEDAR FALLS, IOWA - Lois S. Rannells, 88, of Cedar Falls died Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Western Home Communities Elizabeth E. Martin Health Center.

She was born June 17, 1926 in Dunlap, Iowa, daughter of Patrick and Mary O’Connor Shields. She married Paul Rannells on November 2, 1946 in Dunlap. He died January 18, 2007.

She graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School in Dunlap and worked in the office at John Deere. In retirement, she worked for ASI Computer Systems. She was active in the Iowa Chapter of the American Diabetes Association, and also volunteered with Meals on Wheels.

She is survived by a son, Scott (Chris) of Cedar Falls; a daughter, Amy Rannells of Waterloo; two grandchildren, Samuel and Luke Rannells, both of Cedar Falls; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by a brother, Patrick Shields; two sisters, Margaret Grady and Millicent Broom; a niece, Karen Rannells; and a nephew, Thomas Grady.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Catholic Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery, both in Cedar Falls. Visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Richardson Funeral Service, where there will be a 4 p.m. Rosary. Visitation also for one hour prior to Mass at the church.

Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice.

Source: Richardson Funeral Service

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