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1930
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2020
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Lois Anderson Obituary
She was born Oct. 25, 1930, in Trenton, Missouri, to Rolla Thomas and Nellie Mae (Thompson) Atkinson. She married Marvin Anderson April 15, 1951, in Galesburg. He preceded her in death May 10, 2001.
Surviving are a daughter, Deborah (Ronald) Clark of Chatham; four grandchildren Joshua (Jill) and Shaun (Katie) Anderson, and their mother, Christine (Steve) Morris; Heather and Brian (Neelima) Clark; and seven great-grandchildren, Carter and Sawyer Anderson, Ava and Nora Anderson, and Nivaan, Viaan and Kaveen Clark. Also surviving are three sisters-in-law, Fran (Dave) Bost, Janet (Jerry) Swanson and Anita Kness and their families.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Steven Anderson and John Anderson; and a brother, Dale Atkinson.
Lois Jean graduated from Alexis High School, Alexis, in 1949. She enjoyed baking and made cakes for all occasions, particularly wedding cakes, for over 30 years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Galesburg, and was a volunteer at Knox County Humane Society due to her love of animals.
Private graveside service will be Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, at Hopewell Cemetery near New Windsor. Rev. Carrie Carnes will officiate. Memorials may be made to Galesburg F.I.S.H. Food Pantry. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Service Galesburg Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
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Greg & Marti Gummerson
October 30, 2020
Jean made our wedding cake 42 years ago. She also made several of birthday cakes for our children. She was a wonderful baker!! Our sympathy to her family.
Greg & Marti Gummerson
October 30, 2020
Jean made our wedding cake 40 years ago, and also some birthday cakes for our children. She was a wonderful baker!! She is at peace.
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