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Lois Helen Egert Oetzel
Birth: 6 Aug 1925 Prophetstown, Whiteside County, Illinois, USA
Death: 20 Feb 2012 (aged 86) Prophetstown, Whiteside County, Illinois, USA
Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown, Whiteside County, Illinois, USA
Memorial #: 85588874
Bio: PROPHETSTOWN - Lois Helen Egert Oetzel, passed away Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, in Prophetstown.Lois was born Aug. 6, 1925, in Prophetstown, the daughter of Lila (Pritchard) and Perry Egert. She married Dwight Oetzel on Aug. 17, 1947. He preceded her in death on Sept. 24, 2010.They farmed in the Prophetstown area throughout their married life.She joined the Methodist Church in October 1947, where she was active in many organizations over the years.She was secretary of the Whiteside County Heart Association for several years, and worked with the ladies of the Red Meat Connection, promoting red meat in the county and throughout the state. She also was involved in many community activities and was a supporter of Winning Wheels.Lois and Dwight were the parents of four daughters, Anita Oetzel of Prophetstown, Nina (Dan, deceased) Roth of Walla Walla, Wash., Rhonda (Vic) Dunes of Mesa, Ariz., and Glenna (David) Spotts of Racine, Wis. They had four grandchildren, Jeremy (Megan) Roth, Erica (Nick) Genereux, Christie (Michael) Bartzen and Andrew Spotts, and three great-grandchildren, Maggie Roth and Jacob and Tyler Bartzen. She is also survived by her brother, Wilbur (Jean) Egert, and sisters, Lavona Oncken and Phyllis (Nelson) Tabor.A gathering of family and friends will be from 1 to 2 p.m., followed by the memorial service at 2 p.m., Friday at Prophetstown United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Wayne Wachholz officiating. Privat family burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to United Methodist Church or Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Prophetstown.Taken in part from:The Dixon TelegraphDixon, Lee Co., IL.Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012Page A4 - Col. 3-4
Family Members
Spouse
Dwight Oetzel 1928-2010
Children
Anita H Oetzel 1948-2013
Created by: Pat Esterday (47227227)
Added: 23 Feb 2012
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85588874/lois-helen-oetzel
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 21 September 2020), memorial page for Lois Helen Egert Oetzel (6 Aug 1925?20 Feb 2012), Find a Grave Memorial no. 85588874, citing Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown, Whiteside County, Illinois, USA ; Maintained by Pat Esterday (contributor 47227227) .
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