Lois Ellen Hoie

About Lois

Lois Hoie, 95, of Bagley, Minnesota passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at the Cornerstone Senior Living in Bagley, Minnesota.

Lois Ellen Bruun was born July 7, 1926 in Mellen, Wisconsin to parents Christ and Ruth (Foss) Bruun. They lived a short while in Wisconsin and then moved to International Falls, Minnesota, where they lived until she moved with her Mother and older sister Irene to live on her Grandmother Foss's farm in Nora Township in June of 1932.

May 7, 1946 Lois was united in marriage to her neighbor from down the road Orville Hoie. They lived their lives together on a farm in Nora Township located between Orville's parents’ home and the Foss farm. Orville passed away in November of 1994, Lois resided on the farm until October of 2015. Lois moved to Parkview Apts in April of 2016. Lois was blessed to live there until April 16, 2022. Lois lived her last days happily at the Cornerstone Senior Living in Bagley until she passed peacefully there the evening of May 28, 2022.

Orville and Lois were blessed with five children: Terry (Arden Stevens), Donald “Pete”, Charlene (Donovan) Olson, Cheryl (John) Grover, Randi (Steve) Reff.

Lois was blessed with eight grandchildren: Tracy Olson, Cyndi (James) O'Bryan, Trent (Marcy) Grover, Tera (Scott Tommerdahl) Bohn, Jamie (Amanda) Grover, Trisha (Collin) Strain, Tyler (Brandi) Hoie, Samantha (Ben) Thompson.

Lois was also blessed with 15 great grandchildren, 3 great-great granddaughters and 2 great-great grandsons, 2 step-great grandchildren.

Lois was a lifelong member of Bethel Lutheran Church, rural Bagley, where she was baptized and confirmed. Lois over the years was a Sunday School Teacher, past President of the Bethel WELCA and Treasurer of WELCA for many years. Lois was very active in the Bagley American Legion Auxiliary, serving as Unit President, Chaplain and Secretary. Lois also served the Minnesota Ninth District Auxiliary as Chaplain and Secretary. Lois volunteered many years at the Clearwater County Fair and served as the Creative Activities Supervisor. Lois was instrumental in organizing many blood drives for the Bagley area.

Lois was honored as Clearwater County Outstanding Senior Citizen in 1998 and in March of 2013 she was recognized as First Lady of Clearwater County.

When Lois wasn't busy with all her volunteering activities, she enjoyed reading, crocheting, crossword puzzles, puzzles and visiting with family and friends.

Lois is survived by her five children, eight grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren, two step great grandchildren.

Lois is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, fellow Bethel Lutheran Church members, a circle of Parkview Apt friends and some longtime friends she has acquired over this life well lived.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents, husband Orville, granddaughter Markie Linnea Reff, special uncle Clarence Foss, sister Irene Fitzwater, brother Dennis, infant sister Thelma and infant brother Donald.

Lois's family is very thankful to the Clearwater County Nursing Service for the many services she received these last years. A special thank you to Cornerstone Senior Living for the compassionate, loving care she received these last weeks.

Blessed be the beautiful memory of Lois E. Hoie

memorial service

Funeral Services for Lois

June 3, 2022

Zion Lutheran Church 39998 Zion Rd, Bagley, MN 56621, USA

Visitation will take place on Thursday, June 2, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a prayer service beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Cease Family Funeral Home Chapel in Bagley, MN. Visitation will continue at 10 a.m. Friday, one hour prior at the church service with Pastor Randy McGuire officiating. Interment will be at the Nora Township Cemetery.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home