LOIS J. REINEKE

January 4, 1943 — May 14, 2023

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   Elroy - Lois J. Reineke, 80 of Elroy struggle and suffering ended as she passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Schmitt Woodland Hills Nursing Home, Richland Center surrounded by her family.  She was born on January 4, 1943 to George and Charlotte “Lottie” (Kaus) Van Hecker. Lois was a member of Elroy High School Graduating Class of 1961.  After graduating, Lois attended cosmetology school in Madison where her lifelong career as a beautician began.  She started working for Ruth Martin in Wilton at the beginning of her career and ended purchasing the Cut and Curl in Hillsboro from Alice Elliott making people beautiful for 60 years.  On October 22, 1966, Lois was united in marriage to Everett O. Reineke at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wilton.  Together, Lois and Everett worked on the Van Hecker family farm.  As a farmer’s wife, Lois never shied away from rolling up her sleeves and getting to work alongside Everett and later took over the family farm where she raised her family.  In her spare time, Lois enjoyed attending auctions, playing cards, spending time with the family, cooking, and going to flea markets.  She loved getting her home decorated for upcoming holidays, especially for Christmas family gatherings.  She also loved spending time with her beloved grandchildren.  Lois was a faithful and devoted member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.  She also was a member of Royall High School Board serving for 9 years.

   She is survived by her children, Troy (Shawn) of Iowa City, Iowa, Trudi Woods of Oshkosh, and Toni (Jerry) Jones of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, her grandchildren, Parker and Jameson Reineke, Zachary and Caroline Woods, siblings, Ray Van Hecker of Warrens, Georgenne (Joe) McCracken of Kendall, Marie (Doug) Jacobson of Janesville, sisters-in-laws Bert Van Hecker of Janesville, Marion Brown of Sparta, and Darlene Van Hecker of Janesville.  She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. 

   She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lottie, husband, Everett, a sister, Jo Ann Hubbard, brothers, Jerry Van Hecker and Art Van Hecker, sisters-in-law, Coleen Van Hecker and Vivian (Bob) Michaels.

   A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023, 11:00 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 401 Mills Street, Wilton  Burial will be in St. Luke’s Cemetery, Township of Glendale. Relatives and friends are invited for a time of visitation on Friday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Smith-Nelson Funeral Home 112 East South Railroad Street, Kendall and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.  Smith-Nelson/Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Online condolences can be offered by visiting www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com 

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