Lois A. Haroldson, age 87, of Carter Lake, Iowa and formerly of Linn Grove, Iowa, died on Sunday, February 22, 2015, at the Midlands Living Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. at the Sliefert Funeral Home in Soiux Rapids. Burial will follow in the Little Sioux Valley Lutheran Cemetery in rural, Rembrandt, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will take place one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids is in charge of the arrangements.

Lois A. Rehmke, the daughter of Herman and Clara (Koepke) Rehmke, was born in Schleswig, Iowa, on May 10, 1927. She was a graduate of the Rembrandt High School.

Lois was united in marriage to Paul Haroldson, and this couple welcomed into their family two children: Mark and Lora. Lois and Paul spent their married lifetime in the Linn Grove vicinity where they were engaged in farming. Lois did many things throughout her life including being a farm wife, mother, grandmother, cook, caretaker, best friend and confidant. She always put others first in her life, no matter if you were kin or not, she cared about you. Lois always gave her best to her children and grandchildren. Growing up, she would always say, “Say what you mean and mean what you say.”

Lois loved all types of critters, especially the birds, squirrels, ducks, and geese that visited her current home in Carter Lake. Gardening was her favorite pastime in life because it took her back to her farm life. The best things in life to Lois included the smell of a freshly mowed lawn, raising green plants, and flower of all colors and types.

Lois is lovingly remembered by her family which include her son, Mark Haroldson of Royal, Iowa; daughter, Lora Haroldson of Carter Lake, Iowa; four grandchildren: LeAnn Najera, Melissa Haroldson, Michelle Haroldson, and Michael Haroldson, all of Royal, Iowa; and 14 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul; and siblings: Leroy Rehmke, Phyllis Wood, Florence Nedved, LeNora Rehmke, and Lowell Rehmke.

She will be deeply missed by all of her family and many friends. Rest in peace, Mom.