"Dear friends, we are thinking of you all. God bless you all. Trudy and the rest of the Rigge\'s."
In loving memory of
Lois Ellen Torgerson
June 28, 1933 - June 9, 2021
RUSHFORD, MN - Lois E. Torgerson, 87, of Rushford, MN died on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at her home.
Lois Ellen Sievers was born on June 28, 1933, in Hart, MN to Arnold and Etta (Heiden) Sievers. Lois was raised in the Hart area where she attended school. She graduated from Rushford High School. On January 30, 1954, Lois was united in marriage with John Torgerson at St. John's Lutheran Church in Hart. Lois will be remembered as a very hard working woman with tremendous faith in the Lord. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Hart, where she was in the ladies aid, and a Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teacher. Lois worked at the Farmers Coop Elevator office in Rushford for 21 years and also at the veterinary clinic and Humble Fertilizer in Rushford. She was very neighborly and welcoming to everybody. Lois sewed all of her children's clothes when they were growing up and also enjoyed knitting, quilting and gardening. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Lois is survived by five children: Rhonda (Rick) Brand of Rushford, Jill (Jack) O'Donnell of Rushford, Jan (Lynn) Haugen of Lanesboro, MN, Faye (Michael) Baker of Milpitas, CA, and James Torgerson of Rushford; 14 grandchildren: Ryan Brand, Rachel (Nate) Rivers, Raeanna (Paul) Tveten, Jeremy (Mae) O'Donnell, Jessica (Chad) Ruport, Jeffrey (Chelsea) O'Donnell, Jenelle O'Donnell, Jonathan O'Donnell, Matt (Carrie) Colbenson, Tessa (Tim) Diepenbrock, Wade Colbenson, Laura Baker, Dana Baker, and Jason Baker; 17 great-grandchildren; a brother, Wayne Sievers; a sister-in-law, Alice Sievers; and by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by parents; husband; baby boy; siblings: Darold, Norman, Ethel, Charles, and Betty; and a granddaughter-in-law, Rebecca.
There will be a funeral service for Lois at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 2, 2021, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Hart with Reverend Mark Triplett officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday July, 1, 2021, at Hoff Funeral Home in Rushford and one hour prior to the service at the church.
In Lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials directed to St. John's Lutheran Church or Cemetery.
Please leave a memory of Lois and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com
Tributes
"Our hearts ache along with yours as you grieve the loss of this amazing woman, your Mother, Grandma,Great Grandma. What an example of faith, hard work, and selflessness. I will always remember good times spent with Aunt Lois and her infectious laugh. I will miss our frequent (and sometimes brief) phone conversations -- she always took an interest in our family and I could sense the love that she had for all of you, as we shared the most recent news. We take comfort in the fact that she is rejoicing in the presence of our Savior, along with so many others that we love & miss. Miriam Swanson & family "
"To all the Torgerson family, I am so very sorry to hear about your Mom/Grandma. I remember her being so kind, with a smile always on her face, when I would come to your house with Faye. I know she will be tremendously missed by all of you. Liz (Bellock) Fenner"
"I have known Lois for many years and have gotten to know Lois more in the last few years and have enjoyed our talks and laughs. I think I probably shocked her sometimes with some of my comments though!!! Lois was a very caring and hard working person. I hope I can be half as ambitious as Lois was at 87! My deepest sympathy to the family, she will be missed! "
"Lois has been called home to our Heavenly Father and many will miss her and feel a loss. Lois was my aunt providing unconditional love my whole life. During summer months of 1954 my sister and I stayed with Lois and John, we cherished our time with them giving us loving memories. Through the years we stayed in touch and enjoyed visiting. Lois was a good person in every way and role of her life. I will truly miss her, God bless her immediate family."
"So sorry to hear of her passing. She was my first Sunday School teacher and the only one I remember. She was a compassionate and caring person and will be missed"
"When someone we love leaves this earthly life, it is always difficult. From the time we first met, some 45+ years when Faye introduced me to her parents, Lois (or \"Grandma T\" as our kids called her) was always kind and thoughtful to me. I had great admiration for her, especially in how she dealt with serving -- for many years -- the needs of family members dealing with health challenges. She did so with never a complaint, despite how difficult it must have been for her. She was a wonderful Christian woman who raised a fine family. Praise the Lord as we cherish our memories celebrating her life. May He comfort us as we also mourn her loss. She will be missed."
"Our deepest sympathies to your families ! Lois was a Semcac volunteer for many years. When she volunteered, James came with her. She was such a lovely lady and I will miss her smile!"
"So sorry for your loss! Your Mom was a nice nice lady!! Never easy to let your Mom go! We know she is in a much greater place!! "
"I\'m so sorry for your loss, I wish I would have known her she sounds like a wonderful woman.
Larry and Janice"