Lois was born July 18, 1934 in Capron County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Herbert and Mabel Eggleston. She married Charles J. Olds on October 18, 1952 in Whitewater, Wisconsin. They were married for 69 years.
Lois had a green thumb and could make anything grow. She always had a garden and canned everything. Lois also had flowers galore. She was an avid knitter and crocheter. Lois also loved putting puzzles together and baking. She also had a love for cats.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Mabel Eggleston; son, Dennis Ray Olds; sisters: Irene Heedrick and Eileen Culver; and sisters-in-law, Florence Eggleston and Lorraine Mould.
Survivors include her husband, Charles J. Olds; daughter, Deborah McDonal of Friendship, WI; sons: Greg (Sandy) Olds of Whitewater, WI; Jeff Olds of New Lisbon, WI; Keith (Helen) Olds of Whitewater, WI; and Scott Olds of Friendship, WI; grandchildren: Ben, Katie, Tina, Tarina, Amanda, Jerrica, Nicki, Emily, and Tracy; great-grandchildren: Cooper, Tucker, Dakota, Hayden, Skye, Braxton, Ophilia, Javian, and Cameron; and brothers: Kenneth Eggleston of Adams-Friendship and Robert Eggleston of Florida. Further survived by many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.