In Loving Memory
Lois E. Bisenius
March 10, 1928 - June 23, 2016

VISITATION
Sunday, June 26, 2016
4:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

PARISH VIGIL SERVICE
Sunday, June 26, 2016
7:00 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Monday, June 27, 2016
10:30 A.M.
Holy Family Catholic Church
Emmetsburg, Iowa

CELEBRANT
Rev. Clem Currans

INTERMENT
St. John's Catholic Cemetery
Emmetsburg, Iowa

Lois Eva Bisenius, daughter of Leroy and Evelyn (Kunz) Leuer, was born March 10, 1928 in Mallard, Iowa. She received her education in Mallard, graduating from Mallard High School. Following high school Lois attended beauty school in Des Moines. She returned to Emmetsburg and was employed as a beautician prior to her marriage and for a few years after.

On April 14, 1948, Lois was united in marriage to James W. Bisenius at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mallard, Iowa. To this union five children were born. She and Jim made their home in Emmetsburg where they owned and operated a Real Estate and Insurance business for many years.

Lois was a devoted member of Holy Family Catholic Church and church circle in Emmetsburg.

Lois and Jim enjoyed watching sporting events of all types, especially supporting their children and grandchildren. Nearly every night, Lois and Jim entertained friends or family at their home.

Lois passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Emmetsburg Care Center in Emmetsburg, Iowa, at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James; a brother, John Leuer; and a sister, Mary Roberts.

She is survived by her children, James (Jane) Bisenius of Schaller, Iowa, Jerry (Peg) Bisenius of Atkinson, Nebraska, Linda (Clint) Thompson of Twin Lakes, Iowa, Donna (Tim) Vala of Portland, Texas and Rick (Candy) Bisenius of Emmetsburg, Iowa; twelve grandchildren; twenty three great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sisters, Arlene Zimpleman of Williamsburg, Iowa and Pam Ellis of Omaha, Nebraska; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin- Mattice Funeral Home