In Loving Memory
Lois Jean Lowman
December 26, 1932 - August 17, 2021

VISITATION
Friday, August 20, 2021
9:30 - 10:30 A.M.
First United Methodist Church
Emmetsburg, Iowa

SERVICE
Friday, August 20, 2021
10:30 A.M.
First United Methodist Church
Emmetsburg, Iowa

CLERGY
Rev. Lana Williams

INURNMENT
Rush Lake Cemetery
Curlew, Iowa

Lois Jean Lowman, daughter of Mervin and Ruth (Batt) Hauenstein, was born December 26, 1932 in Emmetsburg, Iowa.  She received her education in Emmetsburg, graduating from Emmetsburg High School on May 29, 1950.  She continued her education at St. Joseph School of Nursing in Sioux City and received her nursing degree on June 7, 1953.

On June 14, 1953 Lois was united in marriage to Ray Homer Lowman at the First United Methodist Church in Emmetsburg.  They were blessed with five children.

Lois was employed at the Palo Alto County Hospital for many years as a nurse and later as director of medical records.  In 1954 she and Ray owned and operated the bowling alley in Emmetsburg.  Then in 1967 they started a foster care home and moved to the country in 1970.  The Lowmans purchased half interest in Hillers Carpet in Emmetsburg.

Lois was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Emmetsburg and church circle.  She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, quilting and doing crossword puzzles.  Lois was an avid reader and enjoyed singing.  She also raised dogs. They had poodles, cocker spaniels and shelties.  She loved going on camping trips with her family.

Lois passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at PARC Hall in Emmetsburg, Iowa at the age of 88.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Mervin and Ruth Hauenstein; her husband, Ray; a daughter in infancy, Suzanne; a daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Keith Truog; a sister, Darlene Johnson; and a foster daughter , Judy Boyken.

She is survived by her children, Terry (Carolyn) Lowman of Emmetsburg, Iowa, Conni (John) Sweers of Wesley, Iowa and Lori (Tom) Brown of Graettinger, Iowa; a foster son, Danny Roland of Madrid, Iowa; seventeen grandchildren; twenty six great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; a brother Russ (Glo) Hauenstein of Texas; a sister, Joyce Muller of Emmetsburg, Iowa; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home