Lois E. Olson, age 91, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa, died on Sunday, November 23, 2014, at the Sioux Care Center in Sioux Rapids.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the Sioux Rapids Baptist Church in Sioux Rapids. Burial will follow in the Lone Tree Cemetery in Sioux Rapids. Visitation with the family present will take place Tuesday, November 25, 2014 from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids is in charge of the arrangements.

Lois Ellen Smith, the daughter of George and Estella (Scott) Smith, was born in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, on November 22, 1923. She lived her youth in the Sioux Rapids community and graduated from the Sioux Rapids High School in 1941.

On February 4, 1946, Lois was united in marriage Arthur Olson in Spencer, Iowa, and this union was blessed with two daughters: Delores and Mariellen. Lois and Art’s married lifetime was spent in Sioux Rapids. Lois’ career was with the newspaper business, performing various types of jobs. She worked at newspapers in Sioux Rapids, Spencer, and Storm Lake. Following Art’s death, she also worked at part time at Simonsen’s Manufacturing.

Lois is lovingly remembered by her family which include her two daughters: Delores (Francis) Clark of Sioux Rapids, Iowa and Mariellen (Erik) Mosbo of Rembrandt, Iowa; granddaughter Michelle (Dan) Schnetzer; four great grandchildren: T. J., Madison, Kenzie, and Embry Schnetzer; other extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers: Clifford Smith and Everett Smith; and two sisters: Hildred Mangold and Evelyn Smith.

Blessed be the memory of Lois Ellen Olson.