Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Lois Bendix Obituary
1941 - 2025
Lois Marie Bendix, 83, of Grand Rapids, MN, passed away May 22, 2025.
She was born Lois Marie Hibler in Ely, MN in 1941, to George and Agnes Hibler.
After high school, she graduated from Minnesota School of Business. Lois married Tony Laugen and had two wonderful girls. She lived most of her life in Grand Rapids, MN where she worked for the State of Minnesota Department of Rehabilitation Services for over 30 years.
Lois loved spending time with family and friends, gardening and being on the lakes. She was very active in her community volunteering for the Arts Commission, Orchestra, Showboat, Free Range Food Coop, church and many others.
She is survived by daughters; Linda (Bryon) Hornick and Terri (Lisa) Laugen; Sister, Judi (Jim) Strege, brother, Karl Hibler; nephews and niece, Jacob (Deb), Jason (Karey), and Jessica Strege; great nieces and nephew, Isabelle Strege, Abby Strege, and Cade Strege; grandchildren, Ryan Laugen, Shyranda Hornick, Shamara Hornick; great grandchildren, Colton Laugen, Everett Gitter, Vienna Gitter; granddogs; Tucker, Harley and Cooper; grandcats, Oreo and Squeaker. Preceded in death by her parents, and sister-in-law Debbe Hibler.
A memorial service will be at St. Andrews Church, Grand Rapids, MN on Wednesday May 28, 2025, at 11am. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to memorial service.
Donations to St. Andrews Church in lieu of flowers would be greatly appreciated.
Arrangements are with Rowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Grand Rapids, MN. To sign the online guestbook or send condolences visit www.rowefuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Lois Bendix
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Lois Bendix's name
Memorial Events
for Lois Bendix
May
28
Funeral services provided by:
Rowe Funeral Home and Crematory - Grand Rapids510 NW First Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
How to support Lois's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Lois Bendix's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
