Lois Tobin Obituary
Lois L. Tobin, of Minneapolis, MN and formerly of Gettysburg, SD, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Bethesda Nursing Home, Aberdeen.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 18, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gettysburg with Fr. Brian Simon presiding. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Gettysburg.
Lois L. Tobin was born in Gettysburg, South Dakota to Thomas F. and Mable M. (Clute) Tobin. Lois was a 32-year employee at Northwestern Bell Telephone Company working in Minneapolis, MN; Walla Walla, WA; and Rapid City, SD. After retirement she worked for Ameriprise and American Express in Minneapolis.
A member of VFW Auxiliary #5555, American Legion Auxiliary #435, CWA Retiree Union Group, Telephone Pioneers, S.A.T. (Singles All Together), and Church of the Annunciation. Lois was a fantastic friend and enjoyed bowling, dancing, bingo, cards, shows, country and Irish tunes. She made many memories traveling the world with friends and family.
Survivors include her brothers: Thomas Tobin, Bruce (Connie) Tobin, and Perry (Cathy) Tobin all of Belle Fourche, SD; godchild, Kim Gorsline of Washougal, WA; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mable Tobin; three sisters: Marie Crawford, Shirley Hinckley, and Genevieve Heffron; and two brothers, Verne and Dennis Tobin.
Memorials in Lois' honor are directed to Avera Oahe Manor, Alzheimer's Unit, 700 E. Garfield Ave, Gettysburg, SD 57442.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Lois' arrangements.
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