VerHOEF, Lois N. (1913-2006)

VERHOEF, JACOBSON, THOMPSON, HANSON, GAHAN, STEFFEN

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society
Date: 6/2/2019 at 18:11:32

Lois Naomi VerHoef
September 30, 1913 - June 24, 2006

Lois N. VerHoef, age 92 of Forest City, died Saturday, June 24, 2006 at the Good Samaritan Center in Forest City. Funeral service will be Thursday, June 29, 2006 at 1:30 PM at the United Methodist Church in Forest City with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating. Burial will be at Madison Township Cemetery in rural Forest City. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 PM Wednesday, June 28 at the funeral home and an hour prior to service at the church.

Lois Naomi VerHoef was born on September 30, 1913, one of eleven children, to Nels and Lily (Jacobson) Thompson. She received her education in Forest City schools.

She was united in marriage to Herman VerHoef on March 15, 1934 in Forest City, where they made their home their entire lives, first on the farm and later moving to town.

Through the years at one time they operated Herman's Cafe. She also worked at Smith's Firestone, Bowen's Food Center and Vince's Hardware. Lois also would help out with cleaning for friends.

The couple enjoyed camping with Merle and Tharin and playing cards. The girls also liked going shopping together. Lois was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church and a member of Rachel Circle where she was a tireless worker helping at bazaars and making jelly. She was never happier than when she was helping others, taking food to the sick and shut-ins.

She was a constant companion of her sister Uva at the nursing home, visiting daily and bringing goodies. She enjoyed spending time with nieces and nephews, and always helping out if there was a need.

Lois is survived by her sister, Uva Hanson of Forest City, brothers-in-law Junior (Marg) VerHoef and Donald Gahan; sisters-in-law Nancy Steffen and Willetta Thompson and many nieces and nephews. Also special caregivers nieces Deb & Robin and friends Tharin & Edna.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Herman, brothers, Bill, Dorn, Forest and Vernon, sisters Fern, Myrtle, Evangeline and DeEtta and a brother, Marvin Dean who died in infancy.

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