In loving memory of

Lois Haggerty
July 9, 1929 - October 18, 2021

Lois Haggerty, 92 year old resident of Little Falls died Monday, October 18 at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 22 at 1:00 P.M. at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls. A visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the hour of the service on Friday at Emblom Brenny. The burial will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery, with a luncheon to follow at Emblom Brenny.

Lois Jeanette Cleveland was born on July 9, 1929 in East Grand Forks, MN to the late Sigvald and Gladys (Knudsen) Cleveland. She grew up in the East Grand Forks area and graduated from Central High School with the class of 1947. Lois was united in marriage to Virgil Haggerty on August 8, 1947 in East Grand Forks. The couple resided in East Grand Forks until moving to Little Falls in 1951. The couple was blessed with 16 children. Lois worked at Munsingwear, the Sanitary Bakery, and Warners. She was a member of the Little Falls American Legion Auxiliary. She never missed a chance to celebrate life's moments with family and friends; karaoke and dancing were sure to follow! She loved books, puzzles, board games, and game shows. Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune were a frequent favorite to share with her son Thom. She stayed a faithful Vikings fan, celebrating their last win while surrounded by family. She will be remembered for her kind heart, lively spirit, love of family, and warm smile.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Dick (Sharon) Haggerty of Little Falls, Pat (Sue) Haggerty of Cushing, Jim Haggerty of Wisconsin, Joe (Loy) Haggerty of Maryland, Scott "Butch" (Beth) Haggerty of Little Falls, Dan (Chrissy) Haggerty of St. Cloud, Tim Haggerty of St. Cloud, Sharron (Charlie) Robichaud of Iowa, Lori Velasquez of St. Paul, Carole (Ron) Walkoviak of Little Falls, Paula (Terry) Garrison of Little Falls, Julie (Keith) Lindgren of Brainerd, Mary (Toni) Wetzel of Little Falls; siblings, Richard (Judy) Cleveland of Andover, Joel (Kathy) Cleveland of Plymouth, Robin (Darlene) Cleveland of Elk River; brother-in-law, Clinton Haggerty of St. Paul Park, sisters-in-law, Clara Haggerty and Lyla Cleveland; 36 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sigvald and Gladys Cleveland; husband, Virgil Haggerty; daughter, Joni Vilinski; sons, Thom Haggerty and Don Haggerty; brother, Keith Cleveland; sisters, Carole Higgs and Virginia Garcia; grandchildren, Nick Eckman, Shelby Waltman, Adam Vilinski and Benjamin Garrison.



Emblom Brenny Funeral Service is Cherishing the Memory and Celebrating the Life of Lois. 320-632-4393


Tributes

Cathy Fynboh wrote on Oct 21, 2021:

"My condolences to all of the Haggerty families! Lois was such a beautiful person! She was a kind and loving person and a good soul! Cherish all the fun and beautiful memories you have of her! She will be missed! Love, Cathy (Leisenheimer) and Scott Fynboh. "

Sandy Wright-Olson wrote on Oct 21, 2021:

"Dick,Sharon, Jerome, LaRee and the entire Haggerty family, my thoughts and sympathies are with you in your loss. Heaven gained a sweet angel, RIP dear Lois."

Fred Leisenheimer wrote on Oct 21, 2021:

"Our deepest sympathies to all of you Fred and Judy Leisenheimer "

Claudette Moran wrote on Oct 21, 2021:

"Prayers and condolences go out to the entire family. May your mom rest in the peace of Christ, and may God hold all of you in the palm of his hand. Blessed be her memory."

Sandra Cash wrote on Oct 20, 2021:

"So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Sandy & Tim Cash"

Greg and Wendy Zylka wrote on Oct 20, 2021:

"Our sympathies to the entire Haggerty family. Sending our prayers to you all."

Melissa Sharon Gerads wrote on Oct 20, 2021:

"Our condolences to the entire Haggerty family."

Debbie Jelinski Harakel wrote on Oct 19, 2021:

"Sincere sympathy to the whole Haggerty Family. God Bless You All."

Jill & Jeff Guith wrote on Oct 19, 2021:

"So very sorry for the entire Haggerty family's loss, Lois was a wonderful woman and will be missed by so many. "

Sue Holtz wrote on Oct 18, 2021:

"Carole, Ron, Kelsey and family, Heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your beloved Mom and Grandma. She was the sweetest kind lady ever. Cherish her memory and the joy she brought to you. With love and prayers, Sue and Mike Holtz "

Judi Ficek wrote on Oct 18, 2021:

"What a sweet lady. I always enjoyed visiting with Lois. My sympathies to the Haggerty Family. Heaven has another angel. Prayers to all."

Ken and Kathy Garrison Kloss wrote on Oct 18, 2021:

"Our prayers for the loss of your Mom. We keep you in our prayers"