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Lois Mae Danielson Obituary – 9/4/2019


Lois Mae June (Nelson) Danielson, age 94, of Dassel, formerly of Cokato, died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, at the Augustana Lakeside Health Care Center of Dassel.

She was born June 30, 1925, in Litchfield, Meeker County, the daughter of Alfred and Bertina (Amdahl) Nelson.

Lois Mae grew up in Litchfield and attended schools there, graduating from Litchfield High School in 1943. She was a member of the Litchfield Lutheran Church, where she was baptized and confirmed.

Lois Mae was united in marriage to Eldon Danielson Oct. 12, 1946, at the Litchfield Lutheran Church. The couple celebrated 66 years of marriage.

Lois Mae and Eldon farmed southeast of Dassel from 1946 until 1960. In 1960, they moved to Stockholm Township, where they farmed until 1977. At that time Lois Mae and Eldon became park managers of the Wright County Collinwood Park until 1987.

They then moved to Cokato, residing there until 2010, at which time they moved to the Lakeside Community of Dassel.

Lois Mae worked outside of the home for several years as a store clerk, cook, and waitress at various businesses in Dassel and Cokato.

She enjoyed her membership at Stockholm Lutheran Church, rural Cokato, where she served on the board, was a leader of the church Hi-League, and was active in LCW.

Lois Mae was a woman who took pleasure in sharing time with people. She could often be found attending her children’s, grandchildren’s, and great-grandchildren’s events. She was active in the Collinwood Club, Stockholm Birthday Club, and sewing clubs in Dassel and Cokato.

She found great delight in participating in many activities while being a member of the Lakeside Community in Dassel.

Lois Mae was a lovely and considerate woman, who delighted in her roles as a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She will be deeply missed by family and friends.

She is survived by her children: Sherman (Yvonne) Danielson of Stillwater, Cheryl (Philip) Ragis of Eagan, Duane Danielson of Cokato, and Brian (Jody) Danielson of Dassel; 12 grandchildren, Daren Danielson, Chelon Morrill, Nathan Danielson, Aaron Danielson, Lindsay Ragis, Torrey Keith, Travis Keith, Dallas Danielson, Cassie Akerson, Melia Madson, Ashley Toms, and Keaton Danielson; and 28 great-grandchildren.

Lois Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Danielson; her parents; three siblings, Harlow Nelson, Odessa Forsman, and Curtis Nelson; a great-granddaughter, Natalie Danielson; and Steve Toms, husband of her granddaughter, Ashley.

The funeral service took place Sunday, Sept. 8 at 2:30 p.m. at the Stockholm Lutheran Church in rural Cokato, with Pastor Mark Little officiating. Interment was at the Stockholm Lutheran Cemetery.

There was visitation Saturday evening, Sept. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home in Dassel; and one hour prior to the service Sunday at the church.

The Johnson Funeral Home in Dassel handled the arrangements.

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