Lois S. Pavlue
August 14, 1926 - August 19, 2017
Obituary
STOUGHTON/MADISON-Lois S. Pavlue, age 91, of Stoughton, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on Aug. 14, 1926, in Primrose, Wis., the daughter of Selmer Opheim and Gertrude (Finne) Opheim. Lois was united in marriage to Wallace Pavlue. She worked as a custodian and also volunteered at Skaalen Home in the Friendship Center. Lois participated in the Goldwing Motorcycle club and was a member of Big Flats Community Church, becoming a part of the church community. She was a very strong willed woman who always spoke her mind, but was also friendly and loving and had a great sense of humor. Lois enjoyed embroidery, especially pillow cases for the grandchildren and had a passion for collecting dolls. She loved spending time with family and was famous for her carrot cake. Lois is survived by her three daughters, Belinda (Ed) Steiner, Velma (Dennis) Strander and Karen (Rick) Owens; son, Wallace (Brock Wakefield) Pavlue; and sister, Genevieve (Paul) Gray; sister-in-law, Sandy Opheim; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; special friends, Daniel Sokolik, Gordon and Pranne Hattori; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers, Harold and Sanford; and sisters, Martha, Gudren and Ruth. A celebration of Lois’ life will be held in the chapel at SKAALEN HOME, 400 North Morris St., Stoughton, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, with the Rev. James Koza presiding. Burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at Skaalen Home from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Events
Visitation
Tue Aug 22, 2017 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Skaalen Chapel (Stoughton) • 400 N. Morris Street, Stoughton, WI null
Celebration of Life
Tue Aug 22, 2017 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Skaalen Chapel (Stoughton) • 400 N. Morris Street, Stoughton, WI null
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Memories
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Pat Reinke Totten
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Dear family and friends. Lois will be missed as I have a very fond memory of she and Butch. I grew up with the strong Busby family. My mother and father Mary and Gilmer Reinke were always involved in the large gathering of our fun loving family. Time and distance separated myself from home territory but I was privileged to enjoy Lois and Katie at a Schumacher Farm dedication. It was a wonderful day making new memories and sharing stories of the past.
God Bless Lois and all of the family. She will be missed
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Grandma pavlue
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Phil Olson
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Hedy and I had the privilege of spending time with Lois and the Strander family on a few occasions and we have fond memories of those times.
Our prayers for Lois and condolences to all her family.
Phil and Hedy Olson
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Annie Kellogg
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We're so sorry for the loss of your mom, Velma. Heard some great stories about her. She sounds like she was an amazing woman! You have all our sympathy.
Annie and Mary Lynn
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Mary Jo Sundling
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What a grand lady! I had the privilege of working with Lois 20 some years ago when I was at the After School program at Fox Prairie Elementary in Stoughton and Lois was the P.M. custodian. Boy what a hard worker, character, and caring friend to all. She was always there to lend a helping hand and definitely made a difference in so many lives. A great legacy for her family. With deepest sympathy, Mary Jo Sundling
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Michele Schuld
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Lois, The mother of my high school friend, Karen Pavlue (Owens) My parents were very strict with me so I often asked advice from Lois. I always knew she'd tell me the truth. Very seldom was Lois ever upset over anything Karen and I did. She was mostly protective, but when she was upset with us, I remember making her laugh in spite of it. She hated that my parents were so strict. She used to ask me "What in the hell was the matter with them!" Lois trusted her kids to do the right thing. She trusted me too...Rest in peace Lois. My sincere sympathy to Karen and her entire family.