In loving memory of

Lois Marie Fuglsang
January 28, 1931 - November 18, 2020

Lois M. Fuglsang, 89, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at Clover Ridge Place in Maquoketa.

A graveside service and burial celebrating her life will be held at 1 P.M. on Monday, November 23, 2020, at the Andrew, Iowa Cemetery. There is no public visitation. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

Lois Marie Petersen was born on January 28, 1931 in Clinton County, Iowa, to Herbert and Marie (Thielen) Petersen. She was a 1948 graduate of Andrew High School. She married Max M. Fuglsang on January 7, 1949 at Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew, Iowa. Three children were born to this union, Melvin, Roger and Julie.

Lois farmed with her husband in the Delmar and Andrew areas and lastly 5 miles west of Bellevue until 1979. Upon his passing on April 4, 1979, she moved to Maquoketa where she worked for Kirsch Window Treatments, and lastly Pacific Coast Feather Company, until retirement.

Lois had been an active member of Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew, Iowa for many years. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking and baking.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Melvin (Pat) Fuglsang of Delmar, IA, Roger Fuglsang of Davenport, IA, and Julie (Daniel) Yarolim of Maquoketa, IA; a sister, Jean Till of Delmar, IA; 2 grandchildren, Melanie (Andrew) Schmidt of Des Moines, IA, and Britt Yarolim of Maquoketa, IA; and 3 great-grandchildren, Raegan, Cole and Rylee Schmidt. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a brother Arlo Petersen.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to Hospice of Jackson County or Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Tributes

Linda and Ron Lange wrote on Nov 26, 2020:

"Julie and Family, Sorry to hear about your Mom?s death. I enjoyed visiting with her at Maquoketa Care Center."

Penny wrote on Nov 25, 2020:

"Julie & Lois\' families, Sending our heartfelt sympathy. Lois always had a smile and kind words when I saw her. Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers. "

Claudia Bisinger wrote on Nov 22, 2020:

"Roger, Julie and Lois?s family, So sorry to hear of your loss. We pray that God comforts you all as He welcomes your Mom into His Eternal Kingdom. Bob and Claudia Bisinger "

Marvin and Gloria Jorgensen wrote on Nov 21, 2020:

"Lois was a great neighbor for many years. Sending thoughts and prayers to you all."

Leo and Janis Kilburg wrote on Nov 21, 2020:

"So sorry to hear of the passing of Lois. They were our neighbor on the farm on Bellevue Cascade road near Bellevue. She was a great neighbor and a very special lady. Our sincere condolences to the family. Leo & Janis Kilburg"

Dick Wohlgamuth wrote on Nov 20, 2020:

"Rog, sorry about your Mom. "

Sue Van Buer wrote on Nov 20, 2020:

"So very sorry for your loss. Though I didn\'t know Lois really well, she was always so kind and pleasant to be around. Thinking of all of you as you cope with your loss."

Diane Rittmer wrote on Nov 20, 2020:

"Julie, Melvin & Roger, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a real sweetheart. Always friendly and ready with a beautiful smile. My sympathy to all . Diane Rittmer "