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Lois Kluthe Obituary
Lois was born in a small, humble home in Buckhorn, Wyo., on Sept. 3, 1920, to Glenn and Annie (Quick) Stanton. When she was nine, the family moved to Rapid City where she attended Wilson Grade School and graduated from Rapid City High School. She attended National Business College and worked as a secretary for several years. On Oct. 24, 1942, she married Howard Kluthe in Seattle. In 1944, they moved back home to Rapid City.
Lois' family was everything to her. Her eyes would light up when she saw family coming to visit or to take her on outings. She was a wonderful cook, she golfed, loved travel, sewing and family gatherings. Her wonderful smile, her sense of humor and her very quick wit will be remembered.
Lois was involved with numerous organizations, was an honored Red Cross volunteer at Rapid City Regional Hospital for many years, played in the bell choir and volunteered with the Senior High Fellowship at First Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Sandra (Richard) Lewis, Winner, and son, Gary (Donna) Kluthe and daughter, Kathy (Doug) Lundeen, both of Rapid City; grandchildren, Sean (Tina) Espe, Rapid City, Krsiti Hossle, Winner, Renae (Chris) Matkins, Fort Collins, Colo., Tracy (Steven) Scholar, Aurora, Colo., and Gretchen (Brian) Errea and Paul Alley, both of Rapid City; great-grandchildren, Alycia Espe, Sidney, Landon, and Sam Hossle, Alex and Henry Matkins, Sam and Tristan Scholar, and Jack and Eric Errea; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many, many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Robert Stanton, Floyd Stanton and an infant brother.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, at Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, at First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Bob Evans officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Rapid City.
A memorial has been established to benefit the Window Fund at First Presbyterian Church.
Condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.behrenswilson.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Lois Kluthe
Judy (Hammond) Walker
November 9, 2010
Gary,
I just learned of your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Suzy Olson
October 15, 2010
Sandy, Kristi, Sean and all ~ My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Keep the memories alive in your heart.
Susan Brown
October 12, 2010
Kathy and family, I am so sorry to hear the lose of your mom. She was very special and will always be remembered. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Susan Brown
Mariah Pokorny
October 12, 2010
Sandy, Kathy, and families-
My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Many prayers
Len & Ruby Sanftner
October 12, 2010
Gary and Family:
Sorry to hear about your mother, cherish the memories, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Len and Ruby Sanftner
Bobbie (Ripple) Phillips
October 11, 2010
Kathy, Sandra and Gary I offer my condolences to you and your family. We lived on St. Charles Street and grew up in the 50's/60's together. Such a nice time! Just wanted you to know I'm thinking about you.
Doug Koppmann
October 11, 2010
Gary, Sandy & Kathy this is truely a sad time and our thoughts are with you all. Although I new your mother for some 60+ years, my favorite thoughts of Lois were at West Hills when I visited her and freinds there. For I felt that she was revisiting her youth by riding down the hallways on her scooter. She had a twinkle in her eye, warm smile, and the metal to the peddle. Doug Koppmann
Emily Berg
October 10, 2010
Condolences, Gretchen and family. You'll be in our prayers. ~Kevin, Em, Charlie, Tommy, Sadie, and Holly
October 10, 2010
Kathy, just wanted you to know that we are thinking about you and your family. Keith & Julie Richmond
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