Lois Richardson

Lois Richardson

October 07, 1928 - September 29, 2016

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Lois Mary Richardson, 87, of Platteville passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 29, 2016. Celebration of Life will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday, October 3, 2016 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Bob Bennett and Rev. Zayna Thompson will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, or after 10:00 A.M. Monday. Memorials may be made to the Lois M. Richardson Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Lois was born October 7, 1928 to Raymond and Myrtle (Addison) Hocking in Benton, WI. She was united in marriage to Edward Richardson, the love of her life, on November 28th, 1948 at the Benton United Methodist Church. Edward preceded her in death on April 15, 2000. Together they raised four children who have been at her side through the last week.

Lois was raised by her mother and older siblings after losing her father at age 9. She graduated from Benton High School and worked briefly at the Cuba City hemp plant and then Dubuque Packing Company. Primarily a homemaker, she also worked briefly for Fendall and enjoyed her time demonstrating foods in area super markets and caring for children in her home.

Some of her favorite hobbies included playing cards, bowling, and pitching horseshoes. Family and children were most important to her and she cherished visits from her grandchildren, nieces, nephews and her many friends.

Lois is survived by her four children, 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Raymond (Carol) Richardson of Green River, WY and their children Renee (Greg) Snyder and great grandson Gavin of Arvada, CO and Kyle of Highlands Ranch, CO; Julie (Yaser) Haleem and their daughter Ashley (Graham) Petit of Madison, WI; Dwayne (Jennifer Retsinas) Richardson of Cambridge, MA and their children Lucas and Nora; and Kevin (Rhonda) Richardson of Fort Dodge, IA and their children Kayla of Fort Dodge and Alex of Cedar Rapids, IA; sisters-in-law, Carol Hocking and Violet Hocking and brother-in-law, Robert Hoyer.
She was preceded in death by her
8 brothers and 2 sisters including Wilda (Francis) Richardson, Alvin (Marion), Harold, Laurence, Joseph, Raymond (Joyce), David (Helen), Jean Hoyer, Robert and Thomas (at infancy).

The family greatly appreciates the caring and dedicated staff of Manor Care of Platteville where Lois resided for nearly seven years.

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Richard and Karen Heer
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When Dick and I were first married, Ed and Lois lived across the street from us. They were wonderful friends and neighbors to us then and continued to be until this very moment. My mom is at Manor Care and Dicks mom is there also so we continued to see her every time we visited parents. RIP Lois, we will miss you.
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Steven, Kristen & Matthew Dunn
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Kevin we are so sorry for your loss. One of our greatest joys was playing cards with you, Rhonda and Lois (even if she did cheat just a little) in Bonney Lake. Our prayers are with you, Rhonda, Kayla and Alex.
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Ken Chaffee
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Our sympathies to your family in your time of loss. Ken and Sandy Chaffee
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Lori Gratz
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My sympathy to your families. Lois was such a lovely lady-we enjoyed many nice visits while she was still able to get to the store. In my heart and prayers.
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Debbie Rogers Land
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I'm so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Lois. I can still hear her laugh.
DL
Diane Lowe
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Julie, Very saddened by the passing of Lois. She was always so sweet. Mom enjoyed their visits recounting their bowling days when she was convalescing at Manor after hip surgery. Hope you are doing ok. Faye Springer and Diane Lowe

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