Worthington, MN
     Lois Adeline Foote, age 87, was born on January 10, 1927, in Worthington, MN, the daughter of Archie and Gladys (Nourse) Hurley. She grew up in Ewington Township. Lois married Wyman Allen Foote on September 8, 1946, in Brewster, MN. After their marriage, they lived near Bigelow, MN and she worked for Campbell Soup in Worthington for several years. Lois also worked as a waitress at Johnny’s and the Gobbler Café. She was a member and served as president of the American Legion Auxiliary. Lois also volunteered at church for many years and served as president of the ladies association. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, embroidering, fishing, and watching her son Bryon and grandson Hunter race. Lois loved spending time with her kids and grandkids and helping them with their projects. Lois died on Friday, November 14, 2014 at the Parkview Manor in Ellsworth, MN.
    Lois is survived by one daughter, Sandy Van Der Zwaag of Hull, IA; two sons, Jerry (Diane) Foote of Des Moines, IA, and Bryon (Julie) Foote of Worthington, MN; ten grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren, and one brother, Harold Hurley of Windom, MN. She was preceded in death by her husband; son-in-law, Jake; brothers, Merle and Delbert, and sisters, Audrey and Betty.
    Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at 1:30 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home Chapel in Worthington, MN, with Pastor Rachel Wren officiating. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
    Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the Benson Funeral Home and also from 12:30-1:30 pm on Wednesday at the Benson Funeral Home.
