Messamaker, Lois L. – 1919-2010

LUDDINGTON, MESSAMAKER, SIMPSON

Posted By: JCGS Volunteer
Date: 9/27/2010 at 13:21:41

Private family funeral services for Lois L. Messamaker of Newton took place Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at the Newton Union Cemetery. The Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton was entrusted with the arrangements. As an expression of sympathy, memorials in Lois’ name are being designated to the Alzheimer’s Association, Mid-Iowa Chapter.
Lois L. Messamaker, 91, the daughter of Ernest Lee and Winnie Bessie (Luddington) Simpson, was born July 1, 1919, in Union County, Iowa. A longtime resident of Jasper County, she graduated from the Newton Senior High School..On Aug. 18, 1942, Lois was united in marriage with Cornelius (Butch) Messamaker in Kirksville, Mo. She devoted her life to her husband and family and enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, camping, cross stitch and embroidering.
Lois died on Thursday evening, Sept. 16, 2010, at Careage of Newton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Butch, on Aug. 25, 1995; her brother, Isaac; and two sisters, Wilma and Florence.
Those left to honor Lois’ memory include her many nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; and her many friends and old neighbors.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.pencefh.com.
(Burial in Newton Union Cemetery)
Source: Newton Daily News; Monday, September 20, 2010