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Lois Bourne Obituary
Lois M. Bourne
PAWNEE - Lois M. Bourne, 83, of Pawnee, died Wednesday, December 07, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center.
She was born December 3, 1928 in Riverton, the daughter of Fred and Leah Prater Oliver.
Lois married Leo Bourne in 1958 in St. Louis, MO and he preceded her in death on February 9, 2007.
Lois spent years playing music with her father in the Prairie Pioneers and continued playing her mandolin for several years.
Surviving are one daughter, Vicki Thompson of Springfield; three sons, Marc (Marla) Bourne of Divernon, Randy (Mickey) Bourne of Auburn, and Rod (Kimberly) Bourne of Pawnee; eight grandchildren, Sherra, Aaron, Amanda, Rylie, Caleb, Avery, Mason and Reese; four great-grandchildren, Derek, Jared, Clayton and Zoey; one brother, Jim Oliver of Springfield; one sister-in-law, Sue Oliver; several nieces and one nephew.
Visitation will be from 4 till 7 pm, Friday, December 9, 2011 at Bramley Funeral Home, Divernon. Services will be held at 1 pm, Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. Linda Vonck officiating. Burial will be in Brush Creek Cemetery, Divernon.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Bramley Funeral Home, Divernon is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lois Bourne
Lori Benso
December 13, 2011
Rod and Family -
I was very sorry to hear about your loss. I have very fond memories of a wonderful woman who was always laughing and smiling.
Thinking of you and your family -
byrl rhoads
December 11, 2011
Many years ago when I was 12 and my sister, Eleanor was 15, we would get on the bus in Pittsfield and go to Jacksonville to sing on the radio with the Prairie Pioneers. I remember Lois very well, she was nice, pretty and funny in her roles on the program. The band was always very nice to us and once we went to Fred's house to record with them. I send my sympathies to her family in their loss and am sad myself to know she is gone. Byrl Craigmiles Rhoads
Coleen Jordan
December 9, 2011
My sincere condolences to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Blessings- Coleen Jordan, A colleague of Amanda Kessler's from SPi Healthcare. (The picture of Mrs. Bourne is beautiful.)
December 9, 2011
Dear Vicky, Mark, Randy, and Rod,
My deepest sympathy for the passing of your mother. Rod, I'll always remember you and your mom on your first day of school. You were dressed in a sailor's hat. I was in line after you with my daughter, Shari. I thought your mother was a very good person and someone you could always trust. My sister used to get up early in the morning to listen the "Prairie Pioneers." I will be out of town this weekend and unable to attend the wake. May God bless all of you.
Marilyn Becker
December 9, 2011
Vicki, I am so very sorry to learn of your Mother's passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Marilyn Beardstown,Il.
December 8, 2011
Mark and Family,
My deepest sympathy's to you on the passing of Lois. I shared many enjoyable times with her playing music together.
Joe Fortune
David Sheppard
December 8, 2011
Randy n Family you have our deepest sympathy on the loss of your very talented music oriented mother, your all in our prayers n support of friendship
God bless you all. DAVID, RHONDA, MATTHEW, JASON SHEPPARD.
December 8, 2011
I remember Lois from many years ago when my sister and I sang with the Prairie Pioneers sometimes on WLDS Jacksonville. We would ride the bus to Jacksonville to be on their show. I was about twelve years old and my sister was about fifteen. We thought she was great and very nice, so was her father, Fred and the rest of the band. I am so very sorry to hear of her passing. Sincere sympathy to all of her family. Byrl Craigmiles Rhoads Godfrey, Illinois
Byrl Rhoads
December 8, 2011
I remember Lois from many years ago when my sister and I sang with the Prairie Pioneers sometimes on WLDS Jacksonville. We would ride the bus to Jacksonville to be on their show. I was about twelve years old and my sister was about fifteen. We thought she was great and very nice, so was her father, Fred and the rest of the band. I am so very sorry to hear of her passing. Sincere sympathy to all of her family. Byrl Craigmiles Rhoads Godfrey, Illinois
Mary&Kenny Sergent
December 8, 2011
Randy,Marc,Rod,Vicki, we are sorry to hear about your mom always enjoyed listening to her guitar playing and singing.
JEFF COVI
December 8, 2011
MARK AND FAMILY, SORRY TO HEAR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
JEFF COVI
December 8, 2011
MARK AND FAMILY, SORRY TO HEAR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
December 8, 2011
So sorry to learn of the passing of your Mother/Grandmother.
Louise Rawlins Buhlig
& Family
Teresa Goodrich
December 8, 2011
My heart-felt sympathy to you Marc & Marla and the rest of your family for your loss. May your fondest memories always comfort you.
Bill & Sue Dalby
December 8, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Debbi Thompson
December 8, 2011
My heart goes out to my half-sister Vicki. Prayers are going up for you and the family. I wish we could get together and talk but in Gods time and plan. I never did know your mom Vicki but I know Jesus is there with you all guiding you and comforting you. Hugs to you and Aaron. I wish you could see your great niece Jocia (Chris' daughter) who is 2 yrs old. Love you Sis.
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