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Visitation:
Monday, March 30, 2026, from 10 - 11 a.m. at
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lincoln.
Service:
Monday, March 30, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the church.
Funeral home:
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln
Obituary
Lois Krause Smith, 98,
of Lincoln, IL, passed away on Monday, March 2,
2026, at The Carriages in Rochester. She was a
resident of the Carriages for 2 ½ years.
Lois was born on September 8, 1927, in New Holland,
IL, the daughter of Ervin and Vesta (Darnell)
Buchholz who preceded her in death.
Lois graduated from New Holland High School. She was
a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in
Lincoln. For 32 years, Lois worked on the farm side
by side with her husband, Wallace, until his passing
in 1978. Lois was also preceded in death by her
second husband, Warren Smith, in 2008. Also
preceding her in death were her brother, Harmon
Buchholz; sister-in-law, Alma Buchholz; and her
step-granddaughter, Molly Shroat.
Lois is survived by her son, Randy (Linda) Krause of
Port Gamble, WA; daughter, Lynde (Bruce) Hays of
Rochester, IL; grandchildren, Brady (Anne) Hays,
Brett (Sheri) Hays, Eric (Julie) Krause and Katie
Krause; plus ten great-granddaughters, Clara,
Alyssa, Lilia, Isabella, Addison, Evahleigh,
Annabelle, Caroline, Emeline, and Breanna.; and
great-grandson, Lucas. She is also survived by her
stepson, Mike (Cindy) Smith; step-grandchildren,
Libby (Frank) Huston and Michael (Rachel) Smith Jr.;
and nine step-great-grandchildren; as well as her
nieces and nephews. |
The family would like
to thank Transitions Hospice and The Carriages for
the caring support they provided for Lois. She
passed peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family.
A memorial service for Lois will be held at 11:00 am
on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran
Church in Lincoln. Visitation will take place one
hour prior from 10:00 - 11:00 am, also at the
church. Lois’ final resting place will be at New
Union Cemetery in Lincoln. Memorials may be made in
Lois’ name to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lincoln.
Arrangements have been entrusted to
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln.
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