The funeral service for Elois Aleanna Lageson Loken Anderson was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2012 at First Lutheran Church in Ellendale, MN. Friends visited with family one hour before service at the church. Interment was in the First Lutheran Cemetery, Ellendale, MN.
Elois died Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at Three Links Care Center, Northfield, MN. She was 94 years old.
Elois was born in Ellendale, Minnesota on November 24, 1917, the daughter of Enock John and Agnes Elnora (Miller) Lageson. She attended Ellendale Schools. She was confirmed May 5, 1931 in Ellendale, MN. Elois had lived in Ellendale, New Richland, Shakopee and Chanhassen, Minnesota and returned to Ellendale. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Ellendale and was a member of the ladies aid women’s group. She was married to Clarence Loken who preceded her in death February 22, 1967 and later married Kenneth Anderson who preceded her in death December 26, 1986.
Elois had worked at Sears & Roebuck. She was a homemaker and was known for her excellent cooking. She loved to entertain family and friends. She loved gardening and traveling, taking her to 28 countries. She was a caretaker for many friends and family. She loved knitting, crocheting, making quilts and rugs. Elois was very religious and intellectual. She enjoyed reading and keeping up with current affairs.Elois is survived by her children: Shirley Nord of Faribault, MN, daughter-in-law, Ann Loken of Northfield, MN; six grandchildren: Curt Loken of Northfield, MN, Wanda Bottema of Northfield, MN, Monica Hutchinson of Meltonna, MN, Craig Loken of Northfield, MN, Jody Ulrich of Dodge Center, MN, Julie Malecha of Northfield, MN; 14 great grandchildren; 11 great great grandchildren; brother: Luther Lageson of Biwaeik, MN.
Elois was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence Loken in February 22, 1967; husband Kenneth Anderson in December 26, 1986; sons: Vernon LeRoy Loken in November 6, 1960 and Lonnie Burnett Loken in July 25, 1997; brothers: Stanley Lageson and Gene Lageson.