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Lois Puls Obituary
Born May 6, 1927, in Rockford, Lois was the daughter of Lyle Steward and Alice (McCray) and was the oldest of eight siblings. She was a graduate of Rockford East High School in the Class of 1945. Lois married her loving husband, Jim, on Feb. 5, 1955, and lived most of her adult life in Dubuque, Iowa, and Dundee, but returned to Rockford in 2000. Lois was a longstanding member of Brooke Road United Methodist Church.
She is survived by husband, Jim Puls; four sisters, Carol (Ray) Scribner, Lyla Flynn, Andrea (Lou) Giamalva and Norma Huntly; her three children, Mike (Dianne) Puls, Lowell (Donna) Puls and John (Sheila) Puls; her seven grandchildren, Garrett, Jeremy, Bryan (Wendy), Dan (Rachel), Leah (Heath) Suthers, Tyler and Katie; and six great-grandchildren, Jackson and Jolie Puls, and Brianna, Drew, Callie and Gavyn Suthers.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Leo Steward; and two sisters, Ruth Kiser and Eunice Harris.
Our very special thanks go to Edison Lim, M.D., Norman Rosario, R.N., and all the staff at OSF Hospital for giving Lois exceptional care.
The funeral service will be at noon Wednesday, Jan. 9, in Brooke Road United Methodist Church, 1404 Brooke Road, Rockford, with Pastor Christopher Druce Jones officiating. Delayed burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. before the service in the church.
Please direct memorials to Brooke Road United Methodist Church, Rockford, IL 61108.
To share a memory or online condolence, visit olsonfh.com. Arrangements by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Ltd.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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January 10, 2013
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Deborah Wilbert & Family
Susan Myles
January 9, 2013
Jim and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Grace Maculan
January 9, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
January 8, 2013
To our whole family, we will pray for ease and comfort during this time. I'm so happy that Lois and I were able to become closer when you lived in Dundee, and that everyone was willing to take the time to see me when we were in the Chicago area. I love all of you. Lois was a sweet, caring lady.
Love, Doreen and Ron
Donald, Lorrie, Joe & Zoe Bondick
January 7, 2013
To Jim Puls and the entire Puls Family & Friends,
We are saddened by the loss of Lois and we will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We couldn't ask for better neighbors than Lois and you!
Peace In Your Hearts, Minds & Spirits - Always,
Jon Murray
January 7, 2013
You are in the thoughts and prayers of all of us in your Geneseo Wrestling Family.
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